Imagine yourself in the position of Thomas Pierce III, president of Greymare Bus Lines. Your firm was established by your grandfather, who was quick to capitalize on the growing demand for transportation between Widdicombe and nearby townships. The company has owned all its vehicles from the time the company was formed; you are now reconsidering that policy. Your operating manager wants to buy a new bus costing $96,000. The bus will last only eight years before going to the scrap yard. You are convinced that investment in the additional equipment is worthwhile. However, the representative of the bus manufacturer has pointed out that her firm would also be willing to lease the bus to you for eight annual payments of $16,500 each. Greymare would remain responsible for all maintenance, insurance, and operating expenses. If Greymare does not own the bus it cannot depreciate it and therefore, it gives up a valuable depreciation tax shield. We assume depreciation would be calculated using five-year tax depreciation (MACRS) schedules. Greymares borrowing rate is 8%. Assume this is a financial lease. a. What is the value of the lease if Greymares marginal tax rate is Tc = .20? (A negative answer should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Value of the lease $ b. What would the lease value be if, for tax purposes, the initial investment had to be written off in equal amounts over 5 years using the half-year convention? Assume a tax rate of 35%. (A negative answer should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Value of the lease