A project consists of five activities listed below. The project network is shown for the activities. The critical path is B-C-E and the expected completion time is 8.     Optimistic Most Probable Pessimistic Activity Time (hr) Time (hr) Time (hr) A Floor sanding 3 4 5 B Paint mixing 0.5 1 1.5 C Ceiling painting 1 5.5 7 D Wall painting 1 2 9 E Floor buffing 1 2 3 What is the probability that the project can be completed within 9 hr.?

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  1. A project consists of five activities listed below. The project network is shown for the activities. The critical path is B-C-E and the expected completion time is 8.

 

 

Optimistic

Most Probable

Pessimistic

Activity

Time (hr)

Time (hr)

Time (hr)

A Floor sanding

3

4

5

B Paint mixing

0.5

1

1.5

C Ceiling painting

1

5.5

7

D Wall painting

1

2

9

E Floor buffing

1

2

3

What is the probability that the project can be completed within 9 hr.? 

 

START
FLOOR
SANDING
PAINT
MIXING
PAINT
CEILING
PAINT
WALLS
FLOOR
BUFFING
FINISH
Transcribed Image Text:START FLOOR SANDING PAINT MIXING PAINT CEILING PAINT WALLS FLOOR BUFFING FINISH
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