How many days of float time are available if a project estimated at 10 days must be completed by December 31 and starts after obtaining a permit on December 3?

To determine the available float time for the project, first, calculate the total time available from the project start date to the deadline. The project starts after obtaining the permit on December 3. Given that the project will take an estimated 10 days to complete, we can outline the timeline as follows:

1. The latest possible start date for the project in order to meet the December 31 deadline can be calculated. Since the project takes 10 days, the latest start date would be December 31 minus 10 days, which is December 21.

2. Next, identify the actual start date. The project can begin on December 4, as it's the first day after obtaining the permit on December 3.

Now, calculate the float time available:

• The latest start date is December 21.

• The actual start date is December 4.

The time between the actual start date and the latest start date is calculated as follows:

• December 21 (latest start) - December 4 (actual start) gives us 17 days of time. However, since the project is expected to take 10 days, we need to subtract that duration from the total time available.

Thus, the float time is:

17 days (time