2a. Compute the simple rate of return promised by the games. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place. i.e. 0.123 should be considered as 12.3%.) Simple rate of return % 2b. If the company requires a simple rate of return of at least 10%, will the games be purchased? No Yes The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Nick's Novelties, Inc., is considering the purchase of new electronic games to place in its amusement houses. The games would cost a total of $570,000, have an eight-year useful life, and have a total salvage value of $57,000. The company estimates that annual revenues and expenses associated with the games would be as follows: $240,000 Revenues Less operating expenses: Commissions to amusement houses Insurance Depreciation Maintenance $70,000 45,000 64.125 30,000 209,125 Net operating income $ 30.875 value: 5.00 points Required: 1a. Compute the pay back period associated with the new electronic games. Payback Period Choose Denominator: Choose Numerator: = = Payback Period Payback period years 1b. Assume that Nick's Novelties, Inc., will not purchase new games unless they provide a payback period of 8 years or less. Would the company purchase the new games? Yes