A town council is considering converting an abandoned mall into a community arts center. They estimate the benefit to the community to be worth $2,400,000. Contractors have estimated a net cost to build the center and refurbish the property to be $3,400,000. Should they proceed with the project? a. 0.71 and Yes b. 0.71 and No c. 1.42 and Yes d. 1.42 and No. Provide accurate answer to this general accounting problem

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A town council is considering converting an abandoned mall into a community arts center. They estimate the benefit to the community to be worth $2,400,000. Contractors have estimated a net cost to build the center and refurbish the property to be $3,400,000. Should they proceed with the project? a. 0.71 and Yes b. 0.71 and No c. 1.42 and Yes d. 1.42 and No. Provide accurate answer to this general accounting problem

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