In: Civil Engineering
Compare the following 3 alternatives using the incremental benefit/cost ratio method. Determine which is the most efficient and which is the most profitable. i=5% per year compounded yearly.
Alter. |
DOT Construction cost |
Annual Maintenance |
Annual Benefits |
Life (yrs) |
A |
$250,000 |
$5,000 |
$320,000 |
9 |
B |
$450,000 |
$7,000 |
$370,000 |
15 |
C |
$700,000 |
$10,000 |
$380,000 |
25 |