What Is the Priority Rule That Sequences Jobs Using the Smallest

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the priority rule that sequences jobs using the smallest ratio of due date from today to processing time?

• A) critical ratio
• B) earliest due date
• C) first come, first served
• D) longest processing time
• E) shortest processing time

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