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Assuming that Reynolds tax rate is 40 percent and the equipment's depreciation would be $100 per year. If the company leased the asset on a 2-year lease, the payment would be $110 at the beginning of each year. If Reynolds borrowed and bought, the bank would charge 10 percent interest on the loan. Should Reynolds lease or buy the equipment?

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Cost of owning = -$127; cost of leasing = -$128

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Assuming that Reynolds tax rate is 40 percent and the equipment's depreciation would be $100 per year. If the company leased
the asset on a 2-year lease, the payment would be $110 at the beginning of each year. If Reynolds borrowed and bought, the bank would
charge 10 percent interest on the loan. Should Reynolds lease or buy the ...

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