There are five alternatives for improvement of a road. Determine which alternative should be chosen if the highway department is willing to invest money as long as there is a B/C ratio of at least 1.00. Alternatives Annual Benefits, P 950,000 1,400,000 2,850,000 3,400,000 4,250,000 Annual Cost, P 1,050,000 1,500,000 2,150,000 2,800,000 3,450,000 1 2 4

There are five alternatives for improvement of a road. Determine which alternative should be chosen if the highway department is willing to invest money as long as there is a B/C ratio of at least 1.00. Alternatives Annual Benefits, P 950,000 1,400,000 2,850,000 3,400,000 4,250,000 Annual Cost, P 1,050,000 1,500,000 2,150,000 2,800,000 3,450,000 1 2 4

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter2: Transportation Systems And Organizations

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