Fargo North Is Considering the Purchase of Some New Equipment

question 50

Multiple Choice

Fargo North is considering the purchase of some new equipment costing $118,000.This equipment has a 5-year life after which it will be worthless.The firm uses straight-line depreciation and borrows funds at 9 percent interest.The company's tax rate is 33 percent.The firm also has the option of leasing the equipment.What is the amount of the break-even lease payment?

• A)$30,220
• B)$31,467
• C)$31,775
• D)$33,719
• E)$34,897

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