Payback period How long will it take for the project to generate enough cash to pay for itself? (500)150150150150150150150150 0 1234567 8 Payback period=3.33 years.Payback Period • How long will it take for the project to generate enough cash to pay for itself? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (500) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 Payback period = 3.33 years