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Structural Engineering Question on Construction Management

A critical activity in a project is estimated to take 15 days to complete at a cost of Rs. 30,000. The activity can be expedited to complete in 12 days by spending a total amount of Rs. 54,000. Consider the statements P and Q.
P : It is economically advisable to complete the activity early by crashing, if the indirect cost of the project is Rs. 8,500 per day.
Q : It is economically advisable to complete the activity early by crashing, if the indirect cost of the project is Rs. 10,000 per day.
Which one of the following options is CORRECT ?

A

Both P and Q are TRUE

B

P is TRUE and Q is FALSE

C

Both P and Q are FALSE

D

P is FALSE and Q is TRUE

Answer

Both P and Q are TRUE

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A) : Both P and Q are TRUE.