All-Tek Is Considering Leasing Some New Equipment for 5 Years

question 24

Multiple Choice

All-Tek is considering leasing some new equipment for 5 years with annual payments of $27,500.The equipment would cost $115,000 to buy and would be depreciated straightline to a zero salvage value.The actual salvage value is zero.The firm can borrow at 8 percent and does not expect to owe any taxes for the next several years.What is the maximum lease payment All-Tek would be willing to pay?

• A)$24,840.00
• B)$23,000.00
• C)$18,842.56
• D)$28,802.49
• E)$21,780.30

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