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.You can lease it for $475,000 per year for 4 years.Assume the tax rate is 34 percent.You can borrow at 10 percent before taxes.What is the net advantage to leasing from the lessor's viewpoint?
A) -$376,439
B) -$290,988
C) -$248,464
D) $26,228
E) $103,511
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