Computing activity slack and identifying the critical path

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You have signed a contract to build a garage for the Simpsons. You will receive a $500 bonus for completing the project within 15 working days. The contract also contains a penalty clause in which you will lose $100 for each day the project takes longer than 15 working days. Draw a project network given the information below. Complete the forward and backward pass, compute the activity slack, and identify the critical path. Do you expect to receive a bonus or a penalty on this project?

ID| Description | Predecessor | Time/Days
A | Pour Foundation | None | 3
B | Erect frame | A | 4
C | Roof | B | 4
D | Windows | B | 1
E | Doors | B | 1
F | Electrical | B | 3
G | Rough-in frame | C,D,E,F | 2
H | Door Opener | E, F | 1
I | Paint | G,H | 2
J | Clean up | I | 1

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