Explain what is the critical path, Operation Management

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The following represents a project that should be scheduled using CPM:

Time (DAYS)

Activity Immediate Predecessors a m b
A - 1 3 5
B - 1 2 3
C A 1 2 3
D A 2 3 4
E B 3 4 11
F C, D 3 4 5
G D, E 1 4 6
H F, G 2 4 5

a. Draw the network

b. What is the critical path?

c. what is the expected project completion time?

d. What is the probability of completing this project within 16days?

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