Sub$-$contractor A bids $200,000$ OMR. It is estimated that there is a $35\%$ possibility of completing

the project by $50$ days late. As per your contract with the client, you must pay a delay penalty of

$4,500$ OMR per calendar day for every day you deliver late.

Sub$-$contractor B bids $260,000$ OMR. It is estimated that there is a $13\%$ possibility of completing

the project by $15$ days late. As per your contract with the client, you must pay a delay penalty of

$4,500$ OMR per calendar day for every day you deliver late.

Determine which sub$-$contractor is appropriate for your projects critical path activities. Both subcontractors promise successful delivery and high$-$quality work.