You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplatingleasing a diagnostic scanner (leasing is a common practice withexpensive, high-tech equipment). The scanner costs $5,000,000 andwould be depreciated straight-line to zero over four years. Becauseof radiation contamination, it will actually be completelyvalueless in four years. You can lease it for $1,450,000 per yearfor four years. Assume that the tax rate is 21 percent. You canborrow at 8 percent before taxes. Calculate the NAL.
