Quantitative Techniques: Theory and Problems

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Problem 8.22

In the network above are indicated the duration in days and the number of man required for each activity.

You are required:

1. To calculate the number of days in which the project can be completed with:
   1. 5 men
   2. 6 men
   3. 7 men
   4. 8 men
2. To find the optimum duration of the project if there is a penalty of Rs. 100 per day if project extends 8 days and the wages per labour is Rs. 100 per day.

Solution

(a)	No. of Men	Days to complete
	5	9
	6	9
	7	8
	8	8

 

(b) Calculation of cost

∴ Only 5 men should be ...