A IS CORRECT. THE PV OF THE OPERATING LEASE IS

4. A is correct. The PV of the operating lease is: 5/(1.05) + 4/(1.05)

2

+ 3(1.05)

3

= $10.98

million. Note: To calculate the PV we use lower of the firm’s financing rate or the interest

rate implicit in the lease. The proper adjustment is to increase both long-term assets and

liabilities by the same amount.