What Would Be Impact of the Lessor and the Lessee

question 20

Multiple Choice

What would be impact of the lessor and the lessee having the same tax rate and the same discountrate?

• A) There would be no leasing arrangement
• B) The lessor would lose from the lease and the lessee would win
• C) The lessor would win from the lease and the lessee would lose
• D) The lessor and the lessee would share the benefits from the lease equally

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