Your firm is considering leasing a new robotic milling control system. The lease lasts for 5 years. The lease calls for 6 payments of $300,000 per year with the first payment occurring at lease inception. The equipment would cost $1,050,000 to buy and would be straight-line depreciated to a zero book value over its 5-year life. The salvage value will be zero as well. The firm can borrow at 8%, its WACC is 12%, and the corporate tax rate is 34%.

What is the maximum lease payment that the firm would be willing to make?

A.$232,132

B.$212,633

C.$42,284

D.$194,333

E.$140,338