Many cases arise in which a contractor does not complete his contract on time due to "excusable delay"

such as: an act of God, strikes, severe weather, or difficulty in obtaining materials. The most important

criterion in determining excusable delay is if the:

Select the single best answer:

A$.$ contractor's financial loss would be large or slight.

B$.$ delay is important to the owner.

C$.$ contractor could have used other means.

D$.$ causes of the delay could have been foreseen.