The US government has contracted with Raytheon to build its new Peacekeeper 2 ballistic missile. The project
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The US government has contracted with Raytheon to build its new Peacekeeper 2 ballistic missile. The project has been laid out with durations (in weeks), predecessors, and costs included:
| Activity | Normal Time (weeks) | Crashed Time (weeks) | Normal Cost | Crashed Cost | Predecessor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 6 | $3,800 | $4,200 | - |
| B | 9 | 7 | $6,300 | $7,000 | A |
| C | 5 | 4 | $2,250 | $3,350 | B |
Which activity is the least desirable crashing candidate?
In order to reduce the project's overall duration by one week, at the lowest cost possible, which activity should you crash?
How much would it cost to crash the project by one week?
How much would it cost to crash the project by three weeks?
How much would it cost to crash the project by five weeks?
Expert Answer:
To determine the least desirable crashing candidate we need to consider the increase in cost per week for each activity when it is crashed Activity A ... View the full answer
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