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Development cost distribution
publish date: 2026/05/27 12:13:35.636844 UTC
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Software projects involve many cost components: design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. In many projects, development costs represent a significant portion of the total.
Roughly what percentage of software costs are development costs?
Correct Answer
60%
Explanation
Development typically accounts for around 60% of total costs, with testing and validation making up much of the remainder.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition