Three alternatives identified as X, Y, and Z were evaluated by the B/C method. The analyst calcu­lated project B/C values of 0.92, 1.34, and 1.29. The alternatives are listed in the order of increas­ing equivalent total costs. The analyst is not sure whether an incremental analysis is needed.

(a) What do you think? If no incremental analy­sis is needed, why not; if so, which alterna­tives must be compared incrementally?
(b) For what type of projects is incremental analysis never necessary? If X, Y, and Z are all this type of project, which alternatives should be selected based on the calculated B/C values?


(a) Incremental analysis is needed between alternatives Z (challenger) and Y
(b) Incremental analysis is not needed for independent project; select Y and Z

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