Sophia, Victoria, and Eve all would like a place to sit while waiting at their children's bus stop. The neighborhood association is considering installing several park benches at the bus stop. Sophia values the benches at $25, Victoria at $35, and Eve at $42. The park benches and labor for installation cost $100. If they are the only residents who value the benches, what should the neighborhood association do? Install the park benches because the benefits outweigh the costs.

Sophia, Victoria, and Eve all would like a place to sit while waiting at their children's bus stop. The neighborhood association is considering installing several park benches at the bus stop. Sophia values the benches at $25, Victoria at $35, and Eve at $42. The park benches and labor for installation cost $100. If they are the only residents who value the benches, what should the neighborhood association do? Install the park benches because the benefits outweigh the costs.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1QTC

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