You Have Shopped for a New Car, and the Best

question 52

Multiple Choice

You have shopped for a new car, and the best purchase price you can get is $15,000. You have been offered a lease with 36 month-end payments of $249 and a residual value of $7,500. The interest rate that the bank would charge you to borrow money is 9 percent (APR) . What is the NPV of the lease arrangement? (Ignore taxes.)

• A)$1,439
• B)$1,380
• C)$406
• D)$1,338

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Definitions:

Equitable Maxim

A general legal principle applied in fairness (equity) cases, guiding judges in decision making where strict application of the law might result in an unjust outcome.

Equity

In legal contexts, refers to the body of principles constituting what is fair and right; in finance, refers to the value of an owner's interest in property or a business, after debts are subtracted.

Clean Hands

A legal doctrine stating that a party seeking equitable relief must be free from wrongdoing in the matter before the court.

Equitable Maxim

Fundamental principles or legal standards derived from equity law, guiding fair and impartial judgement in cases where common law is inadequate.