If the most optimistic time for completing an activity is 3,the most likely time is 6,and the most pessimistic time is 9,then the estimated time for the activity is ______.
A)6
B)3
C)8
D)21

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The estimated time for an activity in project management, using the PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) formula, is calculated as (Optimistic + 4*Most Likely + Pessimistic) / 6. Plugging in the values given (3 + 4*6 + 9) / 6 = (3 + 24 + 9) / 6 = 36 / 6 = 6.

If the Most Optimistic Time for Completing an Activity Is