Problem 14-19 (Algo) Simple Rate of Return; Payback Period (LO14-1, LO14-6) 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 $3,700 per month. b. Remodeling and necessary equipment would cost $330,000. The equipment would have a 20-year life and a $16,500 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 $400,000 per year. Ingredients would cost 20% of sales. d. Operating costs would include $80,000 per year for salaries, $4,500 per year for insurance, and $37,000 per year for utilities. In addition, Mr. Swanson would have to pay a commission to The Yogurt Place, Incorporated, of 12.5% 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 three years or less, will he acquire the franchise? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Req 3A Req 381 Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from the franchise outlet. Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Req 3A Req 38 Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating Income each year from the franchise outlet. Variable expenses: The Yogurt Place, Incorporated Contribution Format Income Statement Fixed expenses: Req 2A > 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from the fram 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 three years pr less, will he acquire the franchise? Complete this question by entering your answers In the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Req 3A Req 38 Compute the simple rate of return promised by the outlet. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Simple rate of retur % ook ences S-U. II MI. Swan wants a payuk e years un iess, will the acquire the franchiser Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Req 3A Req 3B If Mr. Swanson requires a simple rate of return of at least 20%, should he acquire the franchise? Yes No Complete this question by entering your answers In the tabs below. Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Req 3A Req 3B Compute the payback period on the outlet. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Payback period years Book JU. . waibu Walls payback or three years or less, will he acquire the franchise? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. erences W Req 1 Req 2A Req 28 Req 3A Req 38 If Mr. Swanson wants a payback of three years or less, will he acquire the franchise? OYes No