Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If a firm only needs to use the asset for a short time,it is probably less costly to lease it than to buy and resell the asset.
• B)While owners of assets are likely to resell them only if the assets are "lemons," a short-term lease can commit the user of an asset to return it regardless of its quality.In this way,leases can help mitigate the adverse selection problem in the used goods market.
• C)Car dealerships are in a better position to sell a used car at the end of a lease than a consumer is.
• D)If the asset's tax depreciation deductions are faster than its lease payments,there are tax gains from a true tax lease if the lessor is in a lower tax bracket than the lessee.

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Definitions:

Ownership Interest

A portion or share in the ownership of assets, such as real estate or a company, affording the holder certain rights like income or control.

General Partners

Individuals or entities that participate in the management of a partnership and have unlimited personal liability for the debts and obligations of the partnership.

Limited Partners

Individuals in a partnership who have limited liability to the extent of their investment in the company and do not participate in day-to-day management.

Limited Partner

A partner in a business venture who doesn't participate in daily operations and whose financial responsibility is capped at their investment level.