Rodriquez Co

question 6

Multiple Choice

Rodriquez Co. is considering leasing some equipment that costs $58,000 and has a life of four years. The company has a tax rate of 21 percent and a cost of borrowed funds of 7.5 percent. If the annual lease payment is $15,600, what is the amount of the aftertax lease payment?

• A) $9,433
• B) $12,324
• C) $9,863
• D) $14,058
• E) $12,929

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