You Have Collected the Data for a Time-Cost CPM Scheduling

question 16

Multiple Choice

You have collected the data for a Time-Cost CPM Scheduling model analysis.The time is in days and the project "direct costs" are given below.
The indirect costs for the project are determined on a daily duration basis.If the project lasts 16 days the total indirect costs are $400,15 days they will be $250,14 days they will be $200,and 13 days they will be $100.At what day do we achieve the lowest total project cost (i.e. ,direct plus indirect costs) ?

• A)16 days
• B)15 days
• C)14 days
• D)13 days
• E)12 days

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