You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner. The scanner...

 

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You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner. The scanner costs RM6,300,000 and it would be depreciated straight-line to zero over four years. You can lease it for RM1,745,000 per year for four years. Assume that the tax rate is 36%. You can borrow at 8% before taxes. Justify whether you should lease or buy. You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner. The scanner costs RM6,300,000 and it would be depreciated straight-line to zero over four years. You can lease it for RM1,745,000 per year for four years. Assume that the tax rate is 36%. You can borrow at 8% before taxes. Justify whether you should lease or buy.

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