Frank's Auto Repair Can Purchase a New Machine for $136,000

Frank's Auto Repair can purchase a new machine for $136,000.The machine has a 4-year life and can be sold at the end of year 4 for $12,000.Frank's 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 equipment can be leased for $35,900 a year.The firm can borrow money at 7.5 percent and has a 32 percent tax rate.The company does not expect to owe any taxes for at least the next 4 years due to net operating losses.What is the incremental annual cash flow for year 4 if the company decides to lease rather than purchase the equipment?

A) -$47,900
B) -$35,900
C) -$20,900
D) $15,900
E) $35,900

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