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

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You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner (leasing is a common practice with expensive, high-tech equipment). The scanner costs $5.2 million and would be depreciated straight-line to zero over four years. Because of radiation contamination, it will actually be completely valueless in four years. You can lease it for $1.51 million per year for four years.


What are the cash flows from the lease from the lessor’s viewpoint? Assume a 21 percent tax rate.

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Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-1259918940

12th edition

Authors: Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, Jeffrey Jaffe, Bradford Jordan

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