Benefit cost ratio (BCR) is defined as the present value of benefits (PVB) divided by the present value of costs (PVC):

Over the chosen time frame of analysis, estimated benefits were greater than costs (a benefit-to-cost-ratio of 3:1 in the central case).

Over the analytical time frame, estimated benefits were greater than costs (a benefit-to-cost ratio of 3:1 in the central case).

Over the chosen time frame of analysis, estimated benefits were greater than costs (a benefit-to-cost-ratio of 3:1 in the central case).

Over the analytical time frame, estimated benefits were greater than costs (a benefit-to-cost ratio of 3:1 in the central case).

The benefits to cost ratio for the proposed regulatory amendments is 1.7:1.

The mechanical advantage from current system to proposed system is: 1:1.75

The benefits to cost ratio for the proposed regulatory amendments is 1.7:1.

His cannabis research is seeking to understand both sides of the cost-benefit ratio.

Moving the entire industry to a self-archiving system, like Archiv.org, would produce a benefit to cost ratio of 122.

As distinct from the issue of the size of the benefit/cost ratio, the total amount of money saved may well be much greater in the latter case.

In an earlier report,1 we described the significant benefits that energy innovation provides to customers and society with benefit-to-cost ratios in the 2 to 5:1 range across several programs.

A high benefit/cost ratio—about 23 to 1—has also been observed for incentives for safety in the resort hotel business.

A high benefit/cost ratio—about 23 to 1—has also been observed for incentives for safety in the resort hotel business.

A Transport Canada study showed a 2:1 benefit–cost ratio within two years of implementation.