After slaving for others, you finally decided to go to Rio and open a small bistro so you can enjoy the free time and partake in the festivities of theCarnaval do Brasil.You find an excellentg location and the owner of anold bistro is willing to sell his store for $120,000. He givesyou a nice cup of expresso and while talkingh he gives out the details of his operation: You put them in the rightorder as follows:

Cash$18,000Bank loans$6,000

Receivables6,000Payables12,000

Inventories39,000Accruals3,000

Net fixed assets42,000Net worth84,000

Total Liabilities

Total assets105,000Net worth105,000

Annual pretax earnings (after rent, interest, and salaries) have averaged $24,000

For the preceding three years. The store has been in this location for a long time and has a six years remaining on 10-year lease. The purchase price includes all assets except cash. The liabilities have to be assumed by you, the buyer.

a.Would you pay the asking price or is $120,000 a reasonable offer?

b.What other factors should you consider in arriving at the purchase price?

c.What is the significance of the lease, if any?