Which of the Following Statements Comparing Loans and Leases Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing loans and leases is FALSE?

• A)Because we are getting the entire asset when we purchase it with the loan,the loan payments are higher than the lease payments.
• B)In a perfect market,the cost of leasing and then purchasing the asset is equivalent to the cost of borrowing to purchase the asset.
• C)With a lease we are financing the entire cost of the asset;with a standard loan we are financing only the cost of the economic depreciation of the asset during its life.
• D)The amount of the lease payment will depend on the purchase price,the residual value,and the appropriate discount rate for the cash flows.

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Definitions:

Budgeted Purchases

The estimated amount of goods or raw materials a company plans to buy over a certain period based on its budget.

Credit Sales

Sales for which payment is not received at the time of sale but is expected to be received at a later date, typically documented through invoices.

Cash Receipts

Money received by a business during a given period, including revenue from sales, loan proceeds, and investment income.

Production Budget

An estimate of the total cost of production, including direct materials, labor, and overheads, planned for a certain period.