Discuss in Detail between these two problems: 1- Which one of these problems was the most difficult? What made the problem difficult? 2- Perhaps you had issues with the same problem? What helped you? 3-What suggestions do you have for the problem they had an issue with? Can you explain it to them? 4- What questions do you have for your professor and classmates regarding this problem set?

An investment of $7,500 today will pay out 6 annual payments. The first payment will be $2,000. The payouts will increase each year at a rate of 3%. Determine the internal rate of return if your cost of capital is 12%. 15.34% $12,790.21 12% 17.67% A proposed bridge on the interstate highway is being considered at the cost of 15 million dollars. It is expected that the bridge will have a life of 30 years. Construction costs will be paid by government agencies. Operation and maintenance costs are estimated to be $180,000 per year. Benefits to the public are estimated to be $900,000 per year. The building of the bridge will result in an estimated cost of $250,000 per year to the general public. The project requires a return of 5%. Determine the benefit/cost (B/C) ratio. 0.56 0.78 0.00