The Critical Path for the Network Activities Shown Below Is

question 120

Multiple Choice

The critical path for the network activities shown below is __________ with duration __________. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Duration } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Immediate } \\\text { Predecessors }\end{array} \\\hline \text { A } & 2 & - - \\\hline \text { B } & 4 & - - \\\hline \text { C } & 6 & \text { A,B } \\\hline \text { D } & 1 & \text { A,B } \\\hline \text { E } & 2 & \text { B,C,D } \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) A-D-E; 5
• B) B-E; 6
• C) B-D-E; 7
• D) A-C-E; 10
• E) B-C-E; 12

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Definitions:

Short-Run Supply

The quantity of goods and services that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at different prices over a short period, during which at least one input is fixed.

Long-Run Supply

The total quantity of goods or services that a market can produce and provide over a long period, considering all relevant input adjustments.

Lowest Price

The minimum cost at which a product or service is offered in the market.

Short Run

A period of time in economics during which at least one input, usually capital, is fixed and cannot be changed.