series of alternative projects have the following series of discount annualized costs and benefits. Which project is your best choice? What is your second-best choice? Please list your calculation details.   Project Alternative A B C D E Present Value of Benefits 100 160 90 70 180 Present Value of Costs 60 90 40 30 120

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