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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 $6,520,000, and it 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 $2,025,000 per year for four years. Assume that the tax rate is 35 percent. You can borrow at 10 percent before taxes.

Calculate the NAL. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

NAL

$

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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 $9,000,000, and it would be depreciated straight-line to zero over three years. Because of radiation contamination, it will actually be completely valueless in three years. Assume that the tax rate is 35 percent. You can borrow at 12 percent before taxes.

What would the lease payment have to be for both the lessor and the lessee to be indifferent about the lease? (Enter your answer in dollars, not millions of dollars, e.g., 1,234,567. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Break-even lease payment

$

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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 $7,210,000, and it would be depreciated straight-line to zero over five years. Because of radiation contamination, it will actually be completely valueless in five years. You can lease it for $1,900,000 per year for five years. Assume the tax rate is 35 percent. The borrowing rate is 11 percent before taxes.

Your company does not expect to pay taxes for the next several years, but the leasing company will pay taxes. Over what range of lease payments will the lease be profitable for both parties? (Enter your answers in dollars, not millions of dollars, e.g., 1,234,567. Enter your answers from lowest to highest. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Lease payment range

$ to $