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The right-of-way for a new highway will cost $1.5 million. The roadbed and earthworks will cost $3 million. The pavement will cost $2.5 million, and its life is 20 years. The discount rate is 9%, and the project has an assumed life of 20 years. The new highway will save travelers $750K worth of travel time each year. What is the benefit/cost ratio if the right-of-way cost is the disband fit to property owners? What is the benefit/cost ratio if the right-of-way cost is the price paid by government in eminent domain proceedings? (Answer: .973, .978)

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