QUESTION 7    [18 MARKS) In the following table, optimistic, most likely and pessimistic time estimates have been given...

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QUESTION 7   [18 MARKS)

In the following table, optimistic,most likely and pessimistic time estimates have been given for eachactivity for a project.

Task

Immediate

Predecessor(s)

Time (days)

Optimistic (a)

Most Likely (m)

Pessimistic (b)

A

None

5

7

12

B

None

8

8

8

C

A

2

6

10

D

A,B

12

14

19

E

C,D

6

6

12

F

B,E

3

12

18

G

F

6

8

10

  1. Construct an activity on node network diagram for this project.                            
  2. If the project is due to be completed in 47 days, what is theprobability that this project will be completed on or before thedue date?                                                           
  3. If the project manager wants at least a 95% probability thatthe project will be completed on or before the due date, what isthe shortest project time due date that will satisfy themanager?

                                                                                                                                      

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SolutionExpected time for each activity can be calculated asExpected time O4MP6Variance PO236TaskOMPExpected    See Answer
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