The John-in-the-Box Store is a fast-food restaura nt chain. Potential franchisees following revenue and cost information:
Building and equipment
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$490,000
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Annual revenue
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520,000
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Annual cash operating costs
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380,000
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The building and equipment have a useful life of 20 years. The straight-line depreciation is used. Ignore income taxes.
(a) What is t he pay back period?
(b) What is the accounting (simple) rate of ret urn?