Problem 12-19 (Algo) Simple Rate of Return; Payback Period [LO12-1, LO12-6] Paul Swanson has an opportunity to acquire a franchise from The Yogurt Place, Incorporated, to dispense frozen yogurt products under The Yogurt Place name. Mr. Swanson has assembled the following information relating to the franchise: a. A suitable location in a large shopping mall can be rented for $4,900 per month. b. Remodeling and necessary equipment would cost $402,000. The equipment would have a 20-year life and a $20,100 salvage value. Straight-line depreciation would be used, and the salvage value would be considered in computing depreciation. c. Based on similar outlets elsewhere, Mr. Swanson estimates that sales would total $520,000 per year. Ingredients would cost 20% of sales. d. Operating costs would include $92,000 per year for salaries, $5,700 per year for insurance, and $49,000 per year for utilities. In addition, Mr. Swanson would have to pay a commission to The Yogurt Place, Incorporated, of 15.0% of sales. Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from the franchise outlet. 2-a. Compute the simple rate of return promised by the outlet. 2-b. If Mr. Swanson requires a simple rate of return of at least 20%, should he acquire the franchise? 3-a. Compute the payback period on the outlet. 3-b. If Mr. Swanson wants a payback of two years or less, will he acquire the franchise? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Req 2B Req 3A Req 38