The Open Road A vehicle can be a symbol of freedom, but it requires responsibility. What...

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The Open Road A vehicle can be a symbol of freedom, but it requires responsibility. What responsibilities come along with owning and operating a vehicle?

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The Open Road

A vehicle can be a symbol of freedom, but it requires responsibility.

What responsibilities come along with owning and operating a vehicle?

Lesson Objective

Calculate the total cost of leasing a vehicle.

Content Vocabulary

leaselease

An agreement for the use of property, such as a building or vehicle, usually on an annual basis.

lease

An agreement for the use of property, such as a building or vehicle, usually on an annual basis.

closed-end lease

open-end lease

closed-end lease

A contract that allows you the use of property, such as a vehicle, for a set time period by making a specified number of payments.

closed-end lease

A contract that allows you the use of property, such as a vehicle, for a set time period by making a specified number of payments.

open-end lease

A contract allowing you the use of property, such as a vehicle, for a set time period by making a specified number of payments. At lease end, you can purchase the item for its residual value.

open-end lease

A contract allowing you the use of property, such as a vehicle, for a set time period by making a specified number of payments. At lease end, you can purchase the item for its residual value.

Ralph Dunn leased a pickup truck for use in his lawn care business. He pays $199 per month for 60 months. His deposit was $2,500. He paid an $80 title fee and a $45 license fee.

What is his total lease cost?

Example 1Example 1

Step: Find the total lease cost.

(Number of Payments × Amount of Payment) + Title Fee + License Fee

(60 × $199) + $2,500 + $80 + $45

$11,940 + $2,500 + $80 + $45 = $14,565

Example 1 AnswerExample 1 Answer

Tashira Conley leased a minivan for family use. She pays $229.00 per month for 39 months. Her deposit was $1,000.00. She paid a $57.50 title fee and a $48.50 license fee.

What is her total least cost?

Example 2Example 2

Step: Find the total lease cost.

(39 × $229.00) + $1,000.00 + $57.50 + $48.50

$8,931.00 + $1,000.00 + $57.50 + $48.50 =

$10,037.00

Example 2 AnswerExample 2 Answer

Lease: Four-door car for 48 payments of $269.69 per month.

Deposit: $269.69.

Title fee: $60.

License fee: $75.

What is the total lease cost?

Practice 1Practice 1

$13,349.81

Practice 1 AnswerPractice 1 Answer