If the Following Jobs Are Sequenced According to the LPT

question 67

Multiple Choice

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the LPT rule, then the mean completion time (in days) for all jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

• A) 118 days.
• B) 6.6 days.
• C) 33 days.
• D) 23.6 days.

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Definitions:

Produce

To create, manufacture, or cultivate goods, especially agricultural products, for consumption or use.

Labor

The use of human physical and mental capabilities to generate goods and services.

Profit Maximization

The process or strategy a firm uses to achieve the highest possible profit from its operations.

Wage

The monetary compensation paid by employers to employees in exchange for their labor, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piece work basis.