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question 32

Multiple Choice

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Suppose the purchase price of a bulldozer is $90,000, its residual value in four years is certain to be $15,000, and there is no risk that the lessee will default on the lease. Assume that capital markets are perfect and the risk-free interest rate is 6% APR with monthly compounding.
-Suppose that instead of leasing the bulldozer, the company is considering purchasing a bulldozer outright by borrowing the purchase price using a four-year annuity loan. The monthly loan payments for a four year loan to purchase the Bulldozer are closest to ________.

• A) $2,115
• B) $1,825
• C) $1,870
• D) $1,750

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

The portion of consumer spending that rises when disposable income rises and falls when disposable income decreases.

Autonomous Consumption

The minimum level of spending that must occur, even if a household has no income.

Disposable Income

The sum households have for expenditures and savings after taxes on income are deducted.

Dissaving

The process where spending exceeds income, leading to a depletion of savings or accumulation of debt.