You Work for a Nuclear Research Laboratory That Is Contemplating

question 5

Multiple Choice

You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner (leasing is a very common practice with expensive,high-tech equipment) .The scanner costs $2 million and it would be depreciated straight-line to zero over 4 years.Because of radiation contamination,it will actually be completely valueless in 4 years.Assume the tax rate is 33 percent.You can borrow at 6 percent before taxes.How much would the lease payment have to be in order for both the lessor and the lessee to be indifferent about the lease?

• A)$500,000
• B)$521,909
• C)$552,200
• D)$563,333
• E)$576,477

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