Enrichment Exercise 7.3 Consider the list of activities and predecessors that are involved in constructing a house in the table below. (a) Draw a network diagram and determine the expected project completion time. (b) What is the probability that project completion time will meet the 35-day deadline? Activity Description Immediate b a Predecessor A Build foundation 4 8 -- В Build walls and ceilings А 9. 11 Build roof В 9. 11 13 Do electrical wiring В 6. E Do water lining В 4 F Put in windows В 4 G Put on siding F 4 H. Floor tiling D, E 4 Paint house C, G, H 6. 66E 53 534

Enrichment Exercise 7.3 Consider the list of activities and predecessors that are involved in constructing a house in the table below. (a) Draw a network diagram and determine the expected project completion time. (b) What is the probability that project completion time will meet the 35-day deadline? Activity Description Immediate b a Predecessor A Build foundation 4 8 -- В Build walls and ceilings А 9. 11 Build roof В 9. 11 13 Do electrical wiring В 6. E Do water lining В 4 F Put in windows В 4 G Put on siding F 4 H. Floor tiling D, E 4 Paint house C, G, H 6. 66E 53 534

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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