You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner (leasing is a very common practice with expensive, high-tech equipment). The scanner costs $2,000,000 and it would be depreciated straight- line to zero over 4 years. Because of radiation contamination, it will actually be completely valueless in 4 years. You can lease it for $600, 000 per year for 4 years. Assume the tax rate is 31 percent. You can borrow at 8 percent before taxes. What would the lease payment have to be for both lessor and lessee to be indifferent about the lease?

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You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnostic scanner (leasing is a very common practice with expensive, high-tech equipment). The scanner costs $2,000,000 and it would be depreciated straight- line to zero over 4 years. Because of radiation contamination, it will actually be completely valueless in 4 years. You can lease it for $600, 000 per year for 4 years. Assume the tax rate is 31 percent. You can borrow at 8 percent before taxes. What would the lease payment have to be for both lessor and lessee to be indifferent about the lease?

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