The Time Required to Complete a Project Is Normally Distributed

question 82

Multiple Choice

The time required to complete a project is normally distributed with a mean of 80 weeks and a standard deviation of 10 weeks.The construction company must pay a penalty if the project is not finished by the due date in the contract.If a construction company bidding on this contract wishes to be 90 percent sure of finishing by the due date, what due date (project week #) should be negotiated?

• A)81.28
• B)92.8
• C)81.82
• D).81954

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Definitions:

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that extends along the front of the abdomen, playing a key role in flexing the spinal column and stabilizing the core.

Vertebral Column

The flexible and supportive spine, composed of a series of bones called vertebrae, extending from the skull to the small of the back.

Abdominal Wall

The abdominal wall is comprised of muscles and tissues that enclose the abdominal cavity, supporting and protecting the organs within.

Internal Oblique

A muscle in the abdominal wall that acts to compress the abdomen and flex the spine.