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Evaluating a Simple Investment
A company is evaluating a project that costs $100,000 today and is guaranteed to pay back $105,000 in one year. A manager argues, 'Since the payback is more than the cost, we should obviously do it.' Analyze this manager's reasoning. Is it complete? If not, what critical element is missing from their evaluation and why is it important?
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