Frank owns and operates a company that installs audio visual equipment for corporate clients. He is currently working on a job that must be completed in 17 days. However, the project is running behind (see the remaining task information below). Equipment installation must be completed first. Then software installation and network connection can happen concurrently. After these are both completed, then system test can take place. a. How much will it cost Frank to crash the project enough to meet the 17-day deadline? Which tasks should he crash, and in what order? b. If the client offers Frank an incentive of a $500 bonus for completing the project one day early, should he do it?

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Remaining Project Activities Equipment installation Software installation Network connection System test Planned Duration 10 days 5 days 7 days 2 days Crash Cost $600 per day, max reduction of 1 day $300 per day, max reduction of 2 days $400 per day, max reduction of 3 days Cannot be crashed