The Operations Manager of a Body and Paint Shop Has

question 83

Multiple Choice

The operations manager of a body and paint shop has five cars to schedule for repair. He would like to minimize the makespan to complete all work on these cars. Each car requires body work prior to painting. The estimates of the times required to do the body and paint work on each are as follows: $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Car } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Body Work } \\\text { (hrs) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Paint } \\\text { (hrs) }\end{array} \\\text { A } & 10 & 2 \\\text { B } & 5 & 4 \\\text { C } & 7 & 5 \\\text { D } & 3 & 6 \\\text { E } & 1 & 7\end{array}$$
Where in the optimum sequence should car A be scheduled?

• A) first
• B) second
• C) third
• D) fourth
• E) fifth

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