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Activity Immediate Predecessor Time (WEEKS)
A -- 1
B A 4
C A 3
D B 2
E C,D 5
F D 2
G F 2
H E,G 3

a. Draw the network.
b. What is the critical path?
c. How many weeks will it take to complete the project?
d. Which activities have slack, and how much?

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b. What is the critical path?
Critical path is indicated by dark arrows on the above ...

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