Clyn Contractors is preparing to replace critical earthmoving plant and equipment so that they can consolidate future bids.

The anticipated cost of the digger with a maximum-sized bucket is 85,000. It needs to be bought in 4 years time. However, the industrial development fund is willing to loan Clyn contractors at a rate of 12% per annum if they can purchase the digger today.

The accountant thinks there is a possibility of outright purchase of the digger in 4 years time if the company can create a sinking fund at a rate of 6% per annum.

1. Calculate the cost of finance to purchase the digger for 85,000 using the loan from industrial development fund.
2. Calculate the amount of money Clyn Contractors should reserve (sinking fund) per year for it to make an outright purchase, as proposed by the accountant.
3. Explain how the financial health of Clyn contractors is able to influence the decision of outright purchase using a loan today or the creation of a sinking fund for the next 4 years.