If interest charge for leasing is 8%, which is more favorable for the businessman, borrow and buy or lease?

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A businessman plans to purchase a new house costing P500000. He can raise the building by issuing a 10%, 25 year old bond that would pay P150000 interest per year and repay the face amount at maturity Instead of buying the new house, he has the option of leasing it for P140000 per year, the first payment due one year fron now. The building has an expected life for 25 years, If interest charge for leasing is 8%, which is more favorable for the businessman, borrow and buy or lease?

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