All of the following are reasons why project costs may exceed estimated prices EXCEPT ________.
A)actual productivity does not meet anticipated productivity.
B)subcontractors or materials suppliers fail to meet obligations.
C)takeoff quantities are too high.
D)takeoff quantities are too low.

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Takeoff quantities being too high would not cause project costs to exceed estimated prices; instead, it would likely result in an overestimation of costs. The other options (A, B, D) all describe situations that could lead to actual costs being higher than estimated costs.

All of the Following Are Reasons Why Project Costs May