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Use this info for questions 9 through 13.

Chuck’s Custom Boats (CCB) builds customer luxury yachts. CCB has landed a contract with a mysterious New York real estate developer, Mr. T. Relevant data on the project are shown below. The complication is that Mr. T wants delivery in 30 weeks or he will impose a penalty of $250 for each week his yacht is late. Determine the lowest cost plan for crashing this project.

Note: All numbers are in thousands, but keep them that way (i.e., don’t enter the last three zeros).

• What is the expected project duration before crashing any activities?
• What is the cost of the fourth crash?
• What is the cost of the seventh crash?
• What is the total cost of all crashes that should be done to minimize costs?
• How much should be spent on penalties?
• 13. Chuck’s Custom Boats (CCB) builds customer luxury yachts. CCB has landed a contract with a mysterious New York real estate developer, Mr. T. Relevant data on the project are shown below. The complication is that Mr. T wants delivery in 30 weeks or he will impose a penalty of $250 for each week his yacht is late. Determine the lowest cost plan for crashing this project. Note: All numbers are in thousands, but keep them that way (i.e., don’t enter the last three zeros). What is the expected project duration before crashing any activities? Crash Normal # Immediate Cost Activity Time Possible Predecessor Per (weeks) Crashes Week Crash Normal # Immediate Cost Activity Time Possible Predecessor Per (weeks) Crashes Week J 10 1 175 K K J 8 2 45 L J 5 2 60 M K 4 2 20 N L 6 2 55 ? M, N 5 2 265 Q P 7 1 70 Y P 8 2 35 N Q 6 1 95