Problem
A new storm drainage system must be constructed right away to reduce periodic flooding that occurs in a city that is in a valley. Five mutually exclusive designs have been proposed, and their present worth (in thousands of dollars) of costs and benefits are the following.
a. Which system has the greatest B-C ratio?
b. Which system has the largest incremental B-C ratio (based on differences between alternatives)?
c. Which system should be chosen?
System
1 2 3 4 5
PW of $1,000 $4,000 $4,000 $10,000 $12,000
costs PW of 8,000 8,000 14,000 16,000 24,000
benefits
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.