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36.
The optimistic, most likely and pessimistic time estimates of an activity are 5, 10 and 21 days respectively. What are the expected time and standard deviation respectively ?
12, 3
11, 4
11, 2.67
10, 16
Answer: Option
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Pops said:   8 years ago
t = (5 + 10 * 4 + 21)/6 = 11,
sd = (21-5)/6 = 2.67.

Chhaya said:   8 years ago
Thanks @Pops.

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