On January 1, 2018, Hook leased equipment to Terry Company for a three-year period, for $50,000 a year. The original cost of the equipment was $320,000. The equipment is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over a ten-year period with no salvage value. The lease is recorded as an operating lease. What is the amount that net income before taxes would increase or decrease by a result of the above facts for the year ended December 31, 2018?

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Hook (lessor) A. $18,000 B. $18,000 C. $50,000 D. $50,000 Terry (lessee) ($50,000) ($82,000) ($50,000) ($82,000)