Problem 27-01 Lease or Buy [LO3]

You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner (leasing is a very common practice with expensive, high-tech equipment). The scanner costs $5,200,000, and it would be depreciated straight-line to zero over five years. Because of radiation contamination, it actually will be completely valueless in five years. You can lease it for $1,220,000 per year for five years. Assume that the tax rate is 22 percent. You can borrow at 6 percent before taxes.

What is the NAL of the lease? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

Should you lease or buy?

• Lease

• Buy