For a software system P: estimated size 33,480 LOC; average productivity 620 LOC per person-month; 6 developers; average salary ₹50,000 per month. If E, D and C are the estimated effort (person-months), development time (months) and cost (₹ lakh), then (E, D, C) =

1. A(48, 8, 24)
2. B(54, 9, 27)
3. C(60, 10, 30)
4. D(42, 7, 21)

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Correct answer: B. (54, 9, 27)

Explanation

E = 33,480/620 = 54 person-months; D = 54/6 = 9 months; C = 54 × 50,000 = ₹27 lakh.