HW24: Chapter 23

Ex 23.6
Figure 23.14 shows the task durations for software product activities. Assume that a serious, unanticipated setback occurs, and instead of taking 10 days, task T5 takes up to 40 days. Draw up new bar chart showing how the project might be reorganized.


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