King Cones leased ice cream-making equipment from Ace Leasing. Ace earns interest under such arrangements at a 7% annual rate. The lease term is six-months with monthly payments of $12,500 due at the end of each month. King Cones elected the short-term lease option. What is the effect of the lease on King Cones' earnings during the six-month term (ignore taxes)? (Enter your answer as a positive value.) Decrease in earnings