Your Firm Is Considering Leasing a New Computer

question 33

Multiple Choice

Your firm is considering leasing a new computer. The lease lasts for 9 years. The lease calls for 10 payments of $1,000 per year with the first payment occurring immediately. The computer would cost $7,650 to buy and would be straight-line depreciated to a zero salvage over 9 years. The actual salvage value is negligible because of technological obsolescence. The firm can borrow at a rate of 8%. The corporate tax rate is 30%. What is the NPV of the lease?

• A) $1039.78
• B) $6,610.22
• C) -$339.78
• D) -$360.22

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