You work for a nuclear research laboratory that is contemplating leasing a diagnosticscanner (leasing is a common practice with expensive, high-tech equipment). Thescanner costs $6,200,000 and would be depreciated straight-line to zero over six years.Because of radiation contamination, it will actually be completely valueless in six years.You can lease it for $1,320,000 per year for six years. Assume that your company doesnot contemplate paying taxes for the next several years. You can borrow at 8 percentbefore taxes. What is the NAL of the lease? (Do not round intermediate calculationsand round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)NAL

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