A firm is considering leasing a new system. The lease lasts for 5 years. The lease calls for 6 payments of $300,000 per year with the first payment...

A firm is considering leasing a new system. The lease lasts for 5 years. The lease calls for 6 payments of $300,000 per year with the first payment occurring at lease inception. The system would cost $1,050,000 to buy and would be straight-line depreciated to a zero salvage value. The actual salvage value is zero. The firm can borrow at 8%, and the corporate tax rate is 34%. What is the net present value (NPV) of the lease?

QUESTION:A firm is considering leasing a new system. The lease lasts for 5 years. The lease calls for 6 payments of $300,000 per year with the first payment occurring at leaseinception. The...