The federal government is considering two different locations for a new engineering research center of which one is located at a northern state and the other is at a southern state. Use the B/C ratio method at an interest rate of 6% per year to determine which location to select, if any.

3. Different methods can be used to recover hazardous waste generated during metal processing. The investment costs and annual net incomes associated with each method have been estimated. All methods have an 8 year life: the MARR is 11% per year and an AW based ROR analysis is required. If the methods are independent, which ones are acceptable? Method First Cost, $ A Salvage Value, $ 1000 2000 500 -2000 -30,000 -36,000 -41,000 -53,000 Annual Net Income $ 4000 5000 8000 10500 B D