QUESTION
3
(50 marks)

For the network shown above, the following cost data was
ascertained.
|
Activity |
Normal Duration |
Crashed Duration |
||
|
Days |
Cost ($) |
Days |
Cost ($) |
|
|
1-2 1-3 1-4 1-6 |
3 1 3 9 |
100 200 100 100 |
2 1 2 4 |
200 200 160 400 |
|
2-6 3-5 3-7 4-5 |
4 5 7 8 |
120 260 300 340 |
2 2 5 3 |
420 290 440 540 |
|
4-8 5-9 6-9 7-9 8-9 |
4 5 3 10 7 |
100 120 300 150 180 |
2 3 2 6 5 |
180 160 400 550 340 |
Utilizing the cost data and ignoring any requirements for
smoothing of resources, indicate which activities should be crashed
to finish the project in 15 days. Notate any new critical paths
created.
(45 marks)
(ii)
What is the total direct cost involved in crashing the project?
(5 marks)
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4 4 4 10





