Northern Lights Is Trying to Decide Whether to Lease or Buy

Northern Lights is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new equipment.The equipment costs $54,000,has a 5-year life,and will be worthless after the 5 years.The company has a tax rate of 34 percent,a cost of borrowed funds of 8.75 percent,and uses straight-line depreciation.The equipment can be leased for $14,100 a year.What is the amount of the annual depreciation tax shield?

A) $3,672
B) $5,878
C) $6,936
D) $8,407
E) $10,200