Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 57

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Danby Construction is considering leasing a new crane for the next 5 years.Danby has created the following table of cash flows to help with the decision:

-Danby Construction has decided to lease a new crane for the next 5 years.The purchase price of the crane is $545,000,and the working life of the crane is 10 years.The crane falls under asset class 43 and has a capital cost allowance (CCA) rate of 30%.Assume disposal for $0 at the beginning of year 6.If leased,the annual lease payments will be $80,000 per year for five years,and it is a true tax lease.Assume the tax savings occur at the end of each year.If Danby's borrowing cost is 9%,and its tax rate is 30%,what is the NPV of leasing versus borrowing?

• A)$308,968
• B)$175,382
• C)$289,618
• D)$156,032
• E)-$98,405

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