Three separate surveys of software project cost overruns found that the average cost overrun for all of the projects in their survey samples (not just unsuccessful projects)were ____ percent.
A)13-14
B)23-24
C)33-34
D)43-44

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The question states that the surveys looked at all projects, not just unsuccessful ones. Therefore, it is likely that the average cost overrun will not be as high as options B or D. Option A may be too low since it is not uncommon for software projects to have significant cost overruns. Therefore, option C seems like the best choice as it falls in the middle but still accounts for the likelihood of cost overruns in software projects.

Three Separate Surveys of Software Project Cost Overruns Found That