Big Al's Pizza Managerial Accounting Part Seven: Using net present value (NPV) analysis compare the present value of the lease payments with the cost of buying the equipment to replace the leased equipment as explained in Part Seven. Assume a 10% discount rate. Which option would you prefer and why?
If Big Al has the option of purchasing equipment from another supplier for $190,000, which promises to reduce operating costs by 1,000 per month for the 5 years life of the equipment, (assume a 10% discount rate) which option would you prefer? Why?