ABC, Inc. needs some new equipment. The equipment would cost $200,000 if purchased and would be depreciated straight-line over 5 years. No salvage is expected. Alternatively, the company can lease the equipment for $40,000 per year. The marginal tax rate is 20%. Assume the firm’s cost of debt is 5%.

Compute NAL (Net Advantage to Leasing).

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