Your company is deciding between leasing or selling an older piece of equipment. Information related to the decision is provided below:    Leasing the Equipment Book value: $82,000 Remaining useful life: 5 years Annual leasing revenue: $10,000 Expected annual repairs: $2,000 Legal fees: $1,000 Advertising fees: $500 Selling the Equipment Selling price: $21,000 Legal fees: $1,000 Advertising fees: $500 What is the differential profitability of leasing the equipment?

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Your company is deciding between leasing or selling an older piece of equipment. Information related to the decision is provided below: 

 

Leasing the Equipment

  • Book value: $82,000
  • Remaining useful life: 5 years
  • Annual leasing revenue: $10,000
  • Expected annual repairs: $2,000
  • Legal fees: $1,000
  • Advertising fees: $500

Selling the Equipment

  • Selling price: $21,000
  • Legal fees: $1,000
  • Advertising fees: $500

What is the differential profitability of leasing the equipment?

 

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