A Firm Is Considering Leasing a Printing Machine

question 44

Multiple Choice

A firm is considering leasing a printing machine.The lease lasts for 3 years.The lease calls for 3 payments of $4,000 per year with the first payment occurring immediately.The machine would cost $7,500 to buy and would be straight-line depreciated (tax purpose) to zero salvage value over 3 years.The firm can borrow at 5%,and the corporate tax rate is 30%.What is the NPV of the lease?

• A) $1,482.08
• B) - $2,720.37
• C) - $653.75
• D) - $1551.64
• E) None of the above

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