During an earned value management exercise, a project manager is asked by a senior partner about the most current cost estimate. They would like to know the value of work completed against actual cost. The best formula to use would be: 1. EV-AC 2. EV/PV 3. EV/AC 4. EV-PV

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During an earned value management exercise, a project manager is asked by a senior partner about the most current cost estimate. They would like to know the value of work completed against actual cost. The best formula to use would be:

1. EV-AC
2. EV/PV
3. EV/AC
4. EV-PV

 

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