Question: oster Inc. is trying to decide whether to lease or purchase a piece of equipment needed for the next ten years. The equipment would cost $45,000 to purchase, and maintenance costs would be $5,400 per year. After ten years, Foster estimates it could sell the equipment for $26,000. If Foster leases the equipment, it would pay $16,000 each year, which would include all maintenance costs. (Future Value of $1, Present Value of $1, Future Value Annuity of $1, Present Value Annuity of $1.) If the hurdle rate for Foster is 11%, Foster should:(Use appropriate factor from the PV tables. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest hundred.)