Emma runs a small factory that needs a vacuum oven for brazing small fittings. She can purchase the model she needs for $180,000 up front, or she can lease it for five years for $4200 per month. She can borrow at 7% APR, compounded monthly. Assuming that the oven will be used for five years, should she purchase the oven or should she lease it?

Abroker showed one of his own listings to a buyer he was representing. the buyer decided to make an offer on the property, which was accepted. at no point did the broker disclose his dual agency status. the broker may be:

Michigan mattress company is considering the purchase of land and the construction of a new plant. the land, which would be bought immediately (at t = 0), has a cost of $100,000 and the building, which would be erected at the end of the first year (t = 1), would cost $500,000. it is estimated that the firm's afterminustax cash flow will increase by $100,000 starting at the end of the second year, and that this incremental flow would increase at a 10 percent rate annually over the next 10 years. what is the approximate payback period?

Select the statement that indicates tina's company is a partnership. tina jones is a dancer specializing in latin dance styles. she always wanted to have her own dance studio where she could teach dancing to young and old alike. in 2006, she opened her first dance studio, electric diva, in madison triangle. it was a great choice as a business location because it's well-connected by highways to most places in the city. she leased the space for three years. her initial investment included a good sound system, cheerful interior design, and strong flooring. to raise capital for the business, tina turned to her brother-in-law, philip. philip made half the financial investment. he manages the accounts and social media needs of the business. he has a 30% share in trisha's business. together, they expanded the business to three dance studios in the city and plan to open franchises in other cities.