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    We all know that either 100% is redefined by exceeding it, or that it is 1.8 times a known amount. In this case, however, I'd say it's probably hyperbole. The second ninety percent is there to make it memorable, and add a punch-line to the end of the quote. Commented Dec 8, 2016 at 13:43
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    The estimate for the development time changes in the middle of the sentence. Commented Dec 8, 2016 at 14:27
  • The 180% is the amount of time and budget the project ends up costing. Commented Dec 8, 2016 at 15:15
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    I think it's perfectly clear what this question is asking despite the awkward final sentence. Commented Dec 9, 2016 at 6:30
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    This quote is supposed to be read as a joke, in that context it makes sense. It's saying the last 10% will take far longer than you imagined Commented Dec 13, 2016 at 9:36