There are two methods under consideration for improving security at a county jail. Select one based on a B/C analysis at an interest rate of 7% per year and a 10-year study period. ExtraNewCameras (EC) Sensors (NS)First cost, $38,00087,000Annual M&O,$ per yearBenefits, S per yearDisbenefits, S per year49,00074,000110,000130,00026,00018,000

The formula of calculating Benefit-Cost ratio is: Incremental B-C Ratio=AW of net benefitsAW of cost…

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Extra New Cameras (EC) Sensors (NS) First cost, $ 38,000 87,000 Annual M&O, $ per year Benefits, S per year Disbenefits, S per year 49,000 74,000 110,000 130,000 26,000 18,000

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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