Duck Construction Has Proposed Two Alternatives for Constructing a New

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Essay

Duck Construction has proposed two alternatives for constructing a new bridge in Oregon. Based on data from recent bridge construction projects of comparable size, the estimated costs for each alternative are given below. Use the conventional B- C ratio method, with PW as the equivalent- worth measure, to determine which alternative should be selected at an interest rate of 9% per year. Assume a study period of 35 years.

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