Answer:
A. $45,295.419
B.Cheaper to LEASE
C.$48,919.0525
D. Cheaper to BUY
Explanation:
a. Calculation for the present value of the cost of leasing
Present value=8,700/8%*(1-1/1.08^7)
Present value=8,700/0.08*0.41650960
Present value=108,750*0.41650960
Present value=$45,295.419
Therefore the present value of the cost of leasing will be $45,295.419.
b. Based on the above calculation it cheaper to LEASE than to buy
c. Calculation for the present value of the cost of leasing if the lease payments are an annuity
Present value =8,700/8%*(1-1/1.08^7)*1.08
Present value=8,700/0.08%*(1-1/1.08^7)*1.08
Present value=8,700/0.08%*0.41650960*1.08
Present value=108,750*0.41650960*1.08
Present value=$48,919.0525
Therefore the present value of the cost of leasing if the lease payments are an annuity due will be $48,919.0525.
D. Based on the above calculation it is Cheaper to BUY than to lease.