National Event Coordinators Is Contemplating the Acquisition of a New

National Event Coordinators is contemplating the acquisition of a new tent that will be used for major outdoor events.The purchase price is $147,000.The firm uses MACRS depreciation which allows for 33.33 percent,44.44 percent,14.82 percent,and 7.41 percent depreciation over years 1 to 4,respectively.The tent will be worthless after four years.The tent can be leased for four years at $42,500 a year.The firm can borrow money at 7.5 percent and has a 34 percent tax rate.What is the net advantage to leasing?

A) $1,789
B) $1,862
C) $1,922
D) $2,087
E) $2,127

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