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Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Activity Time (days)
A - 4
B - 3
C - 5
D A, B 3
E B 6
F D, C 4
G E, C 8
H F, G 12

a. Draw the network diagram for this project.

b. Specify the critical path.

c. Calculate the slack for activities A and D.

d. What happens to the slack for activity D if A takes five weeks?

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This solution assists in drawing a network diagram, specifying the critical path and calculates the slack.

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