For each of the following problems, (a) draw the cash flow diagram; (b) present clean and clear manual solutions to the problem; (c) highlight the final answer (only the final answer as required by the problem) by enclosing it within a box. An Army Corps of Engineers project for improving navigation will have an initial cost of $6,500,000 and annual maintenance of $120,000. Benefits for barges and paddle wheel touring boats are estimated at $800,000 per year. The project is assumed to have a discount rate of 10% per year. Use conventional B/C analysis to determine if the Corps should proceed with the project.

For each of the following problems, (a) draw the cash flow diagram; (b) present clean and clear manual solutions to the problem; (c) highlight the final answer (only the final answer as required by the problem) by enclosing it within a box. An Army Corps of Engineers project for improving navigation will have an initial cost of $6,500,000 and annual maintenance of $120,000. Benefits for barges and paddle wheel touring boats are estimated at $800,000 per year. The project is assumed to have a discount rate of 10% per year. Use conventional B/C analysis to determine if the Corps should proceed with the project.

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