Valley Studios is considering the purchase of new media equipment costing $25,300. The equipment can be leased for three years at $9,700 per year or it can be purchased at an interest rate of 7.9 percent. The estimated life of the equipment is three years. The corporate tax rate is 21 percent. The company does not expect to owe any taxes for the next several years due to large operating losses. The firm uses straight-line depreciation. What is the net advantage to leasing? Multiple Choice.

a. -$552

b. -$3421

c. $257

d. -$863

e. $552