Effective comparative estimates rely most heavily on:
A)an accurate inflation factor.
B)the correct number of years elapsed between the old project and the current one.
C)true comparability between the current project and previous project work.
D)the correct number of employees on the new project compared with the previous one.

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Effective comparative estimates require true comparability between the current project and previous project work. While an accurate inflation factor may be important, it is not the most critical factor. The correct number of years elapsed and the correct number of employees may also be relevant, but only insofar as they affect the comparability of the projects. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Effective Comparative Estimates Rely Most Heavily On