Green Valley Farms Is Considering Either Leasing or Buying Some

Green Valley Farms is considering either leasing or buying some new farm equipment.The lessor will charge $27,500 a year for a 5-year lease.The purchase price is $136,000.The equipment has a 5-year life after which time it will be worthless.Green Valley Farms uses straight-line depreciation,has a 32 percent tax rate,borrows money at 10 percent,and has sufficient tax loss carryovers to offset any potential taxable income the firm might have over the next five years.What is the net advantage to leasing?

A) $20,574
B) $21,507
C) $22,638
D) $26,283
E) $31,753