Comparable scope
Use the same period and currency for each option.
Original editable file
Cost-benefit comparison
Organize estimated costs and benefits by option and period in a transparent workbook. Use WPS Spreadsheets to review assumptions and identify what remains uncertain. Download the original editable starter to work through the example.
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Original English XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced features vary by version and platform.
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Compare stated costs and benefits on one basis
Use WPS Spreadsheets to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Assumptions beside estimates
Show why a number was included.
Costs and benefits separated
Keep the direction of each estimate explicit.
Original editable file
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Original cost-benefit comparison example with task instructions and editable inputs.
This editable sample is in English. Open it in WPS Office and replace the example content with your own. The starter file is separate from the WPS app download.
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Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
- 1
Define the alternatives
Use comparable scope and time horizon.
- 2
List costs and benefits
Document the source or assumption for each estimate.
- 3
Review uncertainty
Test important assumptions before making a decision.
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Frequently asked questions
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What should I check when using this cost-benefit comparison?
The starter is an undiscounted comparison. It does not establish causal benefits or calculate a full investment appraisal.
What does the starter include?
An original XLSX example with option, item, type, estimated usd, period, fictional records and task instructions. Replace the example inputs with your own verified information.
Where does editing happen?
Open the downloaded file in WPS Spreadsheets. This page does not upload or process your workbook. Keep an original copy, inspect formulas and save the reviewed result in the format your workflow needs.
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Original English XLSX starter included. Edit in WPS Spreadsheets; advanced features vary by version and platform.