An independent contractor is trying to decide whether to lease new equipment now or save his money and purchase it in 5 years' time when he is able to fully pay for the equipment without interest. The cost of the equipment is $73,000 if leased or $85,000 if purchased 5 years from now. At a real MARR of 10% per year and an inflation rate of 4% per year, determine if the company should lease it now or wait and purchase later (a) without any adjustment for inflation and (b) with inflation considered.

An independent contractor is trying to decide whether to lease new equipment now or save his money and purchase it in 5 years' time when he is able to fully pay for the equipment without interest. The cost of the equipment is $73,000 if leased or $85,000 if purchased 5 years from now. At a real MARR of 10% per year and an inflation rate of 4% per year, determine if the company should lease it now or wait and purchase later (a) without any adjustment for inflation and (b) with inflation considered.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter22: Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

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