You Have Just Won a Lottery Prize

question 246

True/False

You have just won a lottery prize. You can choose to receive $750,000 today or an annual payment of $50,000 at the end of each of the next 20 years. The interest rate that makes you indifferent between the two is 2.91%, and at higher rates you should take the lump sum.

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Definitions:

Financial Leases

Typically, a longer-term, fully amortized lease under which the lessee is responsible for upkeep. Usually not cancellable without penalty.

CCA Depreciation

CCA Depreciation, or Capital Cost Allowance Depreciation, refers to a method of calculating depreciation for tax purposes in Canada, allowing businesses to deduct the cost of certain assets over time.

Lease Equipment

The process of renting machinery, vehicles, or other equipment for business use instead of purchasing them outright.

Lease-Purchase Analysis

Lease-Purchase Analysis is a financial evaluation to determine whether leasing or purchasing an asset is more cost-effective in the long term.