Deep Mining, Inc., is contemplating the acquisition of some new equipment for controlling coal dust that costs $174,000. The firm uses MACRS depreciation which allows for 33.33 percent, 44.44 percent, 14.82 percent, and 7.41 percent depreciation over years 1 to 4, respectively. After that time, the equipment will be worthless. The equipment can be leased for $53,100 a year for 4 years. The firm can borrow money at 11.5 percent and has a 36 percent tax rate. What is value of the lease?
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