Use the information contained below to compress one-time unit per move using the least cost method. Reduce the schedule until you reach the crash point of the network. For each move identify what activity(s) was crashed and the adjusted total cost. Note: The correct normal project duration, critical path, and total direct cost are provided.

ctivity Crash cost Maximum

ID (Slope) Crash Time Normal time Normal cost

A 50 1 3 $150

B 100 1 3 100

C 60 2 4 200

D 60 2 3 200

E 70 1 4 200

F 0 0 1 150

Total direct normal costs $1,000

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