Differential Analysis for a Lease-or-sell Decision Stowe Construction Company is considering selling excess machinery with a book value of $25,000 (original cost of $180,000 less accumulated depreciation of $155,000 ) for $35,000, less a 5% brokerage commission. Alternatively, the machinery can be leased for a total of $48,000 for 4 years, after which it is expected to have no residual value. During the period of the lease, Stowe Construction Company's costs of repairs, insurance, and property tax expenses are expected to be $12,000. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated March 21 to determine whether Stowe Construction Company should lease (Alternative 1) or sell (Alternative 2 ) the machinery. If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss. b. On the basis of the data presented, would it be advisable to lease or sell the machinery