Assume You Have Analyzed the Lease-Or-Purchase Issue for a Company

question 115

Multiple Choice

Assume you have analyzed the lease-or-purchase issue for a company. The present value of the cost of leasing is lower than the present value of purchasing the asset. In this situation, what recommendation would you give the company?

• A) You need more information to settle the issue
• B) Lease the asset
• C) It doesn't matter whether they lease or purchase - the operating costs are the same
• D) Purchase the asset

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