The cost of construction material for large infrastructure projects are reportedly rising at an annual rate that is twice the general inflation rate. The current inflation rate is running at 7.5% per year. In 5 years, how much greater will construction costs be compared with costs for other industries that increase at exactly the 6% general inflation rate?

The cost of construction material for large infrastructure projects are reportedly rising at an annual rate that is twice the general inflation rate. The current inflation rate is running at 7.5% per year. In 5 years, how much greater will construction costs be compared with costs for other industries that increase at exactly the 6% general inflation rate?

Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach

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Author:Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike Shor

Publisher:Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike Shor

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