Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) Acquired a Giant Lathe Machine Under

question 64

Multiple Choice

Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) acquired a giant lathe machine under a capital lease agreement. HMC pays the lessor $2400 at the beginning of every 3 months for 5 years. If HMC can obtain 5-year financing at 10% compounding quarterly, what liability will be reported 2 years later?

• A) $37 414
• B) $38 349
• C) $33 109
• D) $33 937
• E) $25 234

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