Problem 8-33 Equivalent Annual Annuity (LO5) A firm can lease a truck for 4 years at...

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Problem 8-33 Equivalent Annual Annuity (LO5) A firm can lease a truck for 4 years at a cost of $36,000 annually. It can instead buy a truck at a cost of $86,000, with annual maintenance expenses of $16,000. The truck will be sold at the end of 4 years for $26,000. a. What is the equivalent annual cost of buying and maintaining the truck if the discount rate is 10%? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Equivalent annual cost b. Which is the better option? O Lease O Buy Problem 8-33 Equivalent Annual Annuity (LO5) A firm can lease a truck for 4 years at a cost of $36,000 annually. It can instead buy a truck at a cost of $86,000, with annual maintenance expenses of $16,000. The truck will be sold at the end of 4 years for $26,000. a. What is the equivalent annual cost of buying and maintaining the truck if the discount rate is 10%? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Equivalent annual cost b. Which is the better option? O Lease O Buy