Farmer Joe is planning to purchase a new hog farm. He anticipates making $20,000 the first year, $25,000 the second year and $30,000 the third year. The farm is currently listed for sale at $200,000. What is the simple rate-of-return on the original investment?

The simple rate of return is 37.5%

Explanation:

Simple rate of return is the percentage of return on investment that takes the net annual return cash flow of an investment and compare with initial capital of the investment. It is calculated with this formula:

Total annual return - Depreciation expense

                Initial capital outlay

For farmer Joe, the simple rate of return is:

$20,000 + $25,000 + $30,0000 -$0     x   100

                    $200,000

=   $75,000  x 100

   $200,000

= 37.5%

Depreciation expense is assumed to be zero.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

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