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

question 35

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 here. 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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