Pluto, Inc. is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new equipment. The equipment costs $38,000, has a 3-year life and is worthless after the 3 years. The after-tax discount rate is 5 percent. The annual depreciation tax shield is $4,307 and the after-tax annual lease payment is $9,240. What is the net advantage to leasing?
A) -$2,641
B) -$1,337
C) $1,108
D) $1,333
E) $3,427

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The Answer of Pluto, Inc. is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new equipment. The equipment costs $38,000, has a 3-year life and is worthless after the 3 years. The after-tax discount rate is 5 percent. The annual depreciation tax shield is $4,307 and the after-tax annual lease payment is $9,240. What is the net advantage to leasing?
A) -$2,641
B) -$1,337
C) $1,108
D) $1,333
E) $3,427