In a simple project network consisting of three sequential activities, A$,$ B$,$ and C$,$ where A directly precedes B$,$ and B directly precedes C$,$ the durations of activities A$,$ B$,$ and C are $4,3,$ and $8$ days, respectively. Which of the following statements accurately describes the critical path and its total duration?

Group of answer choices

The critical path is A$-$B$-$C with a total duration of $15$ days

The critical path is B$-$C with a total duration of $11$ days

The network does not have a critical path

The critical path is A$-$B$-$C with a total duration of $11$ days