Lease M does not contain a bargain purchase option, but the lease term is equal to 90% of the estimated economic life of the leased property. Lease P does not transfer ownership of the property to the lessee at the end of the lease term, but the lease term is equal to 75% of the estimated economic life of the leased property. How should the lessee classify these leases?
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Lease M |
Lease P |
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a. |
Capital lease |
Operating lease |
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b. |
Capital lease |
Capital lease |
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c. |
Operating lease |
Capital lease |
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d. |
Operating lease |
Operating lease |