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One of the techniques used to estimate the C-27J was an analogy to the C-17. Bot

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Question

One of the techniques used to estimate the C-27J was an analogy to the C-17. Both are transport aircraft which carry personnel and cargo. The empty weight of the C-27J is 39,500 pounds and the C-17 is 274,000 pounds. Since the C-17 weighs 6.94 times as much as the C-27J, the C-17 cost was divided by 6.94 to arrive at an estimate of the C-27J cost. Given this information, select the best statement below.
Given the difference in scale, we should question the use of the factor.

If empty weight is a commonly used cost driver, then this should be a good analogy.

Further analysis is required since an analogy requires the use of several similar items.

Since the aircraft are similar in form, fit and function this should be a good analogy.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is not Further Analysis is required...