An asset with a market value of $$95,000$ and a cost of $$80,000$ is leased on $\frac{1}{1}\frac{?}{x1}.$ The lease is a sales$-$type lease for the

lessor. Six annual lease payments are due on December $31$ beginning on $12/31/$x$1.$ The asset will have no residual value.

The lessor sets a rate of return of $8\%.$

What amount of gross profit does the lessor recognize at the inception of the lease?

A$.$ $$15,833$

B$.$ $$95,000$

C$.$ $$20,550$

D$.$ $$15,000$