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What is the critical path?

ACTIVITY PREDECESSOR DURATION
A 2
B 5
C A,B 3
D B 6
E A,B 4

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Here is your problem solution, but below is some information that can help you understand what really critical path is.
ACTIVITY PREDECESSOR DURATION
A 2
B 5
C A,B 3
D B 6
E A,B 4

So Critical Path is 5 + 6 = 11 Days

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