3.
Made second monthly payment on
mortgage
P5. Lease Versus Purchase (Concluded)
Based on the calculation, it appears that the purchase is best because the cost of
$160,000 is less than the net present value of the lease, which is $171,864. Both op-
vate, rebuild, or sell it, as the need arises. A disadvantage is that Wooster assumes
needs customer parking after 12 years, it will have to make arrangements for new
financial considerations.
parking facilities, which could be re-leasing the current facility, if it is still used. Also,
the owner of the facility may want to use the space for other purposes. An advantage
of purchasing the building is that Wooster has control over the property and can reno-
tions result in an increase in assets and in liabilities.
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