Artisan’s is considering leasing a new computer. The lease terms include five an

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Artisan’s is considering leasing a new computer. The lease terms include five annual payments of $1,500 with the first payment occurring when the lease is signed. The computer would cost $7,200 to buy and would be depreciated straight-line to a zero salvage value over 5 years. The actual salvage value is negligible because of technological obsolescence. The firm can borrow at a rate of 8 percent and has a tax rate of 35 percent. What is the cash flow from leasing relative to purchasing in Year 3?

-$1,325

-$1,479

-$1,380

-$1,295

-$975

Explanation / Answer

solution:

cash flow in leasing option = -1500*(1-0.35) -975 Less : cash flow in purchase option (tax shield due to depreciation) = (7200/5)*0.35 504 cash flow from leasing relative to purchasing in Year 3? -1479

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