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A BA is estimating the effort for a task using PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique). The Optimistic estimate is 4 days, the Most Likely is 7 days, and the Pessimistic is 16 days. What is the weighted average?

publish date: 2026/03/09 07:12:27.880323 UTC

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Correct Answer

8

Explanation

PERT = \(\frac{O + 4M + P}{6} = \frac{4 + 28 + 16}{6} = \frac{48}{6} = 8\)

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