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A public sector project being considered in a town and is expected to have the following cash flows. Annual benefits = $100,000 Expected annual dis-benefits (quantifiable) = $25,000 Annual cost= $50,000 If MARR is 3 percent, what is the modified B/C ratio for this project?

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