Question

You are planning to use PERT for planning of your project. A task has pessimistic estimate of 24 days, most likely estimate of 15 days and optimistic estimate of 12 days. What is the mean using the PERT technique?

a.18 days
b.25.5 days
c.15 days
d.16 days

Answer 1

Answer: d.16 days

Explanation:

Hi, using PERT technique we can calculate the mean by applying the next formula:

Mean = (a + 4m + b)/6

Where:

a = optimistic time

m = most likely time

b = pessimistic time

Replacing with the values given:

Mean = (12 +4 (15) + 24)/6

Solving

m = (12+ 60+24)/6

m= 96/6

m = 16 days

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