Question

A firm can either lease or buy some equipment costing $72,900. The lease payments would be $18,500 a year for four years. The equipment has a 4-year life after which it is expected to have a resale value of $3,600. The firm uses straight-line depreciation over the life of the asset, borrows money at 11 percent, and has a tax rate of 21 percent. The company does not expect to owe any taxes for at least four years because of its operating losses. What is the incremental cash flow for Year 3 if the company decides to lease rather than purchase the equipment?

A) −$29,165

B) −$21,821

C) −$18,500

D) −$18,559

E) −$17,635

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