Fargo North is considering the purchase of some new equipment costing $68,000. This equipment has a 2-year life after which time it will be worthless. The firm uses straight-line depreciation and borrows funds at a 9 percent rate of interest. The company's tax rate is 34 percent. The firm also has the option of leasing the equipment. What is the amount of the break-even lease payment?

$38,634

$35,873

$25,056

$31,852

$42,052