Assuming a beta distribution is being used, if the most pessimistic time for an activity increases by 6 weeks, what will happen to the expected time for that activity?
A) It will increase by 6 weeks.
B) It will decrease by 1 week.
C) It will increase by 1 week.
D) It will remain the same.

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In a beta distribution, the expected time is calculated using the formula (Optimistic + 4*Most Likely + Pessimistic) / 6. If the pessimistic time increases by 6 weeks, the expected time will increase by 1 week, as the change is divided by 6.

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