Construct a Network Using the Information in the Table and Identify

question 18

Essay

Construct a network using the information in the table and identify the critical path.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\\hline \text { A } & 4 & \\\hline \text { B } & 6 & \text { A } \\\hline \text { D } & 9 & \text { A } \\\hline \text { D } & 11 & \text { B } \\\hline \text { E } & 16 & \text { B, C } \\\hline \text { F } & 4 & \text { D } \\\hline \text { G } & 8 & \text { E, F } \\\hline \text { H } & 7 & \text { G } \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

These are expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of assets used in the production process or in generating sales, calculated over a specific period.

Margin

Net operating income divided by sales.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of assets used during a specific period in the day-to-day operations of a business.