Paul Swanson has an opportunity to acquire a franchise from The Yogurt Place, Inc., 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 $3,000 per month. b. Remodeling and necessary equipment would cost $288,000. The equipment would have a 15-year life and a $19,200 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 $330,000 per year. Ingredients would cost 20% of sales. d. Operating costs would include $73,000 per year for salaries, $3,800 per year for Insurance, and $30,000 per year for utilities. In addition, Mr. Swanson would have to pay a commission to The Yogurt Place, Inc., of 14.0% of sales. Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format Income statement that shows the expected net operating Income each year from the franchise outlet 12-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 17%, should he acquire the franchise? 13-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. Rega Reg 1 Req 2A Regza Reg 28 Reg ze Reg 3A Reg 3A Reg 3B Reg 38 Prepare a contribution format income statement that shows the expected net operating income each year from the franchise outlet. The Yogurt Place, Inc., Contribution Format Income Statement Variable expenses: Fixed expenses: Compute the simple rate of return promised by the outlet. (Round percentage answer to 1 decimal place.) Simple rate of return Compute the payback period on the outlet. (Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Payback period years