An Activity Performed by a Subcontractor Is Scheduled for 20

question 55

Multiple Choice

An activity performed by a subcontractor is scheduled for 20 weeks at an anticipated cost of $100,000.Due to slippage on the critical path you need to reduce this activity by three weeks.If the subcontractor informs you that the activity can be completed in 16 weeks for $200,000,what is the slope for the activity?

• A)$5,000 per week
• B)$33,333 per week
• C)$25,000 per week
• D)$12,500 per week

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Diversity of Citizenship

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