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You Work for a Nuclear Research Laboratory That Is Contemplating

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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 $2.2 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 $600,000 per year for 4 years.Assume your company does not contemplate paying taxes for the next several years.You can borrow at 6 percent before taxes.What is the net advantage to leasing from your company's standpoint?


A) $82,711
B) $120,937
C) $121,409
D) $122,818
E) $128,315

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