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Greencore Corporation is considering leasing a new equipment. The lease lasts for 8 years. The lease calls for 8 payments of $225,000 per year with the first payment occurring immediately. The equipment would cost $1,480,000 to buy and would be straight-line depreciated to a zero salvage value over 8 years. The actual salvage value is negligible because of technological obsolescence. The firm can borrow at a rate of 6%. The corporate tax rate is 25%. The corporate tax rate is 25%. What is the NPV of the lease relative to the purchase?
$17,412.66 |
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$11,796.99 |
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-$8,564.23 |
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-$12,194.86 |
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$8,649.72 |
Correct answer: $11,796.99
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