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You are managing a bridge construction project. You have completed half of the project work. The total planned cost at this stage is $500. The actual physical work that has been completed at this stage is worth $400. You have already spent $1,000 on the project. What is the CPI?

A. 0.5
B. 4
C. 0.4
D. 1

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HINT: CPI is the Cost Performance Index.

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Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is C.

CPI = EV/AC EV = $400, AC = $1,000, PV = $500
Therefore CPI = 0.4