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The decision rule for a lease versus buy decision is "buy if the equivalent annual cost of ownership and operation is greater than the best rate you can get from an outsider (lessor)."
True or False?
Please explain
The correct answer is False
Leasing refers to the grant of use of the asset by the lessor in exchange of the payments for a specific period of time while buying refers to purchasing the assets in order to get the ownership right.
The equivalent cost of the ownership is calculated and if the equivalent cost is lower then only the buying decision is considered over leasing. Therefore, the statement is false