Activity R on a CPM network has predecessors M and N, and has successor S. R has duration 5. N's late finish is 18, while M's is 20. S's late start is 22. Which of the following is definitely TRUE?
A) R is critical and has zero slack.
B) R has no slack but is not critical.
C) The set of times cannot all be possible.
D) N is a critical activity.
E) S is a critical activity.

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The set of times provided cannot all be possible because for R to start, both M and N must be finished. Given N's late finish is 18 and M's is 20, R cannot start before time 20. With R's duration of 5, the earliest R can finish is 25, conflicting with S's late start at 22.

Activity R on a CPM Network Has Predecessors M and N