On January 1, 2018, Cook Inc. leased equipment to Brand Services. Cook Inc. purchased the equipment from CompuDec Corp. at a cost of $75,000. Assume the lease includes five annual payments beginning January 1, 2018, and at each December 31 thereafter through 2021. At the end of the five-year lease term ending December 31, 2022, the equipment is expected to have an unguaranteed residual value of 7,000. The estimated useful life of the equipment is six years. If the five lease payments are of an equal amount, what payment amount would provide Cook Inc. with a return of 9%

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?