Question: Assume the network and data that follow: ACTIVITY NORMAL TIME (WEEKS) NORMAL COST CRASH TIME (WEEKS) CRASH COST IMMEDIATE PREDECESSORS A 4 $ 30 3

Assume the network and data that follow:

ACTIVITY NORMAL TIME (WEEKS) NORMAL COST CRASH TIME (WEEKS) CRASH COST IMMEDIATE PREDECESSORS
A 4 $ 30 3 $ 35
B 7 100 3 140 A
C 8 60 5 150 A
D 6 110 5 170 A
E 4 90 2 130 B
F 3 70 2 100 D
G 6 50 5 120 C, E, F

b. Indicate the critical path when normal activity times are used.

A-B-E-G
A-C-F-G
A-D-F-G
A-D-E-G

c. Compute the minimum total direct cost for each project duration based on the cost associated with each activity. Consider durations of 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 weeks. (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required.

ABEG
Length of path ACG
ADFG
Activity crashed
Crash cost
Cum. crash cost
Total direct cost

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