When deciding whether or not to lease an asset, the _____________ should be compared against the ______________, and if the first is lower then the company should proceed with the lease.
A)internal rate of return; cost of debt
B)WACC; cost of debt
C)cost of debt; internal rate of return
D)return on equity; WACC

Question

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The internal rate of return (IRR) should be compared against the cost of debt. If the IRR is lower than the cost of debt, it indicates that the lease is a cheaper option for financing the asset.

When Deciding Whether or Not to Lease an Asset, the _____________