Pull Company is considering the disposal of equipment that is no longer needed for operations. The equipment originally cost $600,000, and accumulated depreciation to date totals $460,000. An offer has been received to lease the machine for its remaining useful life for a total of $300,000, after which the equipment will have no salvage value. The repair, insurance, and property tax expenses during the period of the lease are estimated at $75,800. Alternatively, the equipment can be sold through a broker for $230,000 less a 10% commission. Prepare a differential analysis report, dated June 15 of the current year, on whether the equipment should be leased or sold.

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

Businesses are required to follow laws and regulations, but they choose to follow ethical standards in a code of ethnics.answer: d) or the fourth option.