Statement: In the critical path method (CPM), the direct cost of an activity is assumed to be proportional to its time, so shortening it to its "crash" time reduces its cost.

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In the critical path method (CPM), shortening an activity's duration to its "crash" time typically increases its direct cost, not reduces it. The assumption is that accelerating an activity requires additional resources, which increases costs.

Statement: in the Critical Path Method (CPM), the Direct Cost