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1) Various techniques have been proposed to curb cross-border drug smuggling into a country. The costs of implementing each strategy along a particularly rugged section of the border are indicated below. The table also includes a score that is compiled based on deterrence, interdiction, and apprehension, with a higher score indicating better performance. Determine the technique with the highest and the lowest cost-effectiveness ratio. For a budget of $60 million, determine the total cost of the most cost-effective techniques.
Activity |
Cost, $ |
Score |
Tethered Aerostats |
3.7 |
8 |
Boots-on-the-Ground |
34.1 |
52 |
Fence |
12.2 |
12 |
Motion Sensors |
7.2 |
7 |
Seismic Sensors |
4.8 |
5 |
Drones |
11.2 |
26 |
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Problem 09.046 Cost Effective Analysis Various techniques have been proposed to curb cross-border drug smuggling into a country. The costs of implementing each strategy along a particularly rugged section of the border are indicated below. The table also includes a score that is compiled based on deterrence, interdiction, and apprehension, with a higher score indicating better performance. Determine the technique with the highest and the lowest cost-effectiveness ratio. For a budget of $53 million, determine the total cost of the...
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