Question 16 of 30View PoliciesCurrent Attempt in Progress-/0.35 ⠀Crane Crafts Corp. management is evaluating two independent capital projects that will each cost the company $200,000. The twoprojects will provide the following cash flows:YearProject AProject B1$66,750$26,450293,45066,125334,235 143,2504151,65598,110(a1)What is the payback period of both projects? (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25.)The Payback of Project A isyears and Project B iseTextbook and MediaSave for LaterUsing multiple attempts will impact your score.20% score reduction after attempt 2years.Attempts: 0 of 3 used Submit Answer(a2)The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete the part above.Search♡

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