Question

3a)

Python Machine Company is considering the acquisition of a large equipment to set up its factory in a backward region for Rs. 1,900,000. The equipment is expected to have an economic useful life of 10 years. The equipment can be financed either with an eight year term loan at 16% interest, repayable in equal instalments of Rs 393,112 per year, or by an equivalent amount of lease rent per year. In both cases, payments are due at the end of the year. The equipment is subject to the straight line method of depreciation. Assuming no salvage value, and 30% corporate tax rate. Which of the financing alternatives should it select?

3b)

Emaar Builders need to acquire the use of a crane for construction business, and are considering buying or leasing a crane. The crane costs Rs. 2,500,000, and is subject to the straight-line method of depreciation to a zero salvage value at the end of 5 years. In contrast, the lease rent is Rs 550,000 per year to be paid in advance each year for 5 years. Emaar Builders can raise debt at 18% payable in equal annual instalments, each instalment due at the beginning of the year. The company is in the 30% tax bracket. Should it lease or buy the crane?

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