Problem:
Contech (lessee) wishes to lease a printing press valued at $60,000 from Wrenn Capital (lessor) for a period of 4 years. Wrenn expects to depreciate the asset on a straight-line basis to a salvage value of $0. Actual salvage value is expected to be $8,000 at the end of 4 years. If Wrenn requires a 12 percent after-tax rate of return on the lease, what is the lessor's amount to be amortized? Assume Wrenn's marginal tax rate is 40%.
A. $60,000
B. $38,725
C. $41,778
D. $36,690
Note: Explain in detail.