The Makespan for the Jobs Listed in the Table Below

question 58

Multiple Choice

The makespan for the jobs listed in the table below under the shortest processing time (SPT) rule is ______. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Job } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Processing time } \\\text { (in days\} }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Due date (in days from } \\\text { to day's date\} }\end{array} \\\hline \text { A } & 4 & 9 \\\hline \text { B } & 10 & 18 \\\hline \text { C } & 6 & 6 \\\hline \text { D } & 12 & 19 \\\hline \text { E } & 7 & 17 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)39
• B)40
• C)38
• D)37

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

A region of the midbrain that plays an important role in movement and coordination; it is notably affected in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Dopamine Levels

The concentration of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, within the brain.

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.

Maternal Attention

The focus, care, and nurturing behavior a mother provides to her offspring, crucial for emotional and physical development.