What valid conclusion can you draw regarding the project schedule performance as of October 31, 20XX?

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WBS Element
Planned Value
(PV)
Earned Value
(EV)
Actual Cost
(AC)
2.01 Airframe
48000
48000
50000
2.02 Engines
22000
21000
23000
2.03 Avionics
80000
60000
45000
2.04 Communications
30000
30000
30000
2.05 Tech. Manuals
42000
42000
48000
2.06 Spares
40000
35000
42000
2.07 Training
80000
80000
86000
Project Total
342000
316000
324000
       

Figure 14.1  Drug Surveillance Aircraft Project - Monthly Performance Report 
(October 31, 20XX)


Consider the project performance report presented in figure 14.1.  What valid conclusion can you draw regarding the project schedule performance as of October 31, 20XX?
Select one:
a. The project is $26,000 behind schedule.
b. The project is 18 days behind schedule.
c. The project is $26,000 ahead of schedule.
d. The project is $18,000 behind schedule.
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