All other factors being equal, a company would prefer to own rather than lease under which of the following conditions?

	A.	The expected life of an asset far exceeds the company's projected period of use.
	B.	The real estate investment represents a large proportion of the company's total capital.
	C.	The corporate needs for the property are not highly sensitive to the level of maintenance.
	D.	The corporation needs a specialized research and development building.