Q6: A construction project will have a Base cost of $3,250,000. There is a 5 percent chance that the costs will increase by $250,000. There is a 20 percent chance that the project will finish ahead of schedule and win incentive reward of $40,000. There is a 10 percent chance that an accident will add $105,000 to the cost. Calculate the following: a) calculate the contingency reserve b) What is the expected value of the project? c) What is the best case scenario and its value? d) What is the worst case scenario and its value?

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Q6: A construction project will have a Base cost of $3,250,000. There is a 5 percent
chance that the costs will increase by $250,000. There is a 20 percent chance that
the project will finish ahead of schedule and win incentive reward of $40,000.
There is a 10 percent chance that an accident will add $105,000 to the cost.
Calculate the following:
a) calculate the contingency reserve
b) What is the expected value of the project?
c) What is the best case scenario and its value?
d) What is the worst case scenario and its value?
Transcribed Image Text:Q6: A construction project will have a Base cost of $3,250,000. There is a 5 percent chance that the costs will increase by $250,000. There is a 20 percent chance that the project will finish ahead of schedule and win incentive reward of $40,000. There is a 10 percent chance that an accident will add $105,000 to the cost. Calculate the following: a) calculate the contingency reserve b) What is the expected value of the project? c) What is the best case scenario and its value? d) What is the worst case scenario and its value?
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