| Feature | Verreyne Snyman 2nd Ed. | Hibbeler (14th Ed.) | Beer & Johnston | |--------|----------------------|---------------------|------------------| | Price (used) | $15–30 | $80–150 | $70–120 | | Page count | ~480 | ~700+ | ~650 | | Real-world local examples | Yes (mining, agriculture) | No (generic) | No (generic) | | Problem difficulty curve | Gentle to steep | Moderate to very steep | Steep from start | | Availability in Global South | High | Low (import costs) | Moderate |
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