If the critical path is shorter than the project duration, the project has a negative total float.

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If the critical path is shorter than the project duration, then the project has a positive total float. Total float is simply the amount of time that a non-critical activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion date. Negative total float indicates that the activity must be completed earlier than planned in order to meet the project deadline.

If the Critical Path Is Shorter Than the Project Duration