If an Activity Whose Normal Duration Is 17 Days Can

question 107

Multiple Choice

If an activity whose normal duration is 17 days can be shortened to 11 days for an added cost of $2,400, the crash cost per period is

• A) $400.
• B) $2,000.
• C) $10,000.
• D) $20,000.
• E) $30,000.

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