A proposed bridge on the interstate highway system is being considered at the cost of $2 million. It is expected that the bridge will last 20 years. The federal and state governments will pay these construction costs. Operation and maintenance costs are estimated to be $180,000 per year. Benefits to the public are estimated to be $ 833,723 per year. The building of the bridge will result in an estimated cost of $ 251,226 per year to the general public. The project requires a 10% return. Determine the B/C ratio for the project. Consider the $ 251,226 cost to general public a disbenefit (negative benefit).

Financial performance is measured in many ways. requirements 1. explain the difference between lag and lead indicators. 2. the following is a list of financial measures. indicate whether each is a lag or lead indicator: a. income statement shows net income of $100,000 b. listing of next week's orders of $50,000 c. trend showing that average hits on the redesigned website are increasing at 5% per week d. price sheet from vendor reflecting that cost per pound of sugar for the next month is $2 e. contract signed last month with large retail store that guarantees a minimum shelf space for grandpa's overloaded chocolate cookies for the next year