The Makespan for the Jobs Listed in the Following Table

question 54

Multiple Choice

The makespan for the jobs listed in the following table under the earliest due date (EDD) rule is ______. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Job } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Processing time (in } \\\text { days\} }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Due date \{in days from } \\\text { to day's date\} }\end{array} \\\hline \text { A } & 5 & 9 \\\hline \text { B } & 11 & 18 \\\hline \text { C } & 3 & 6 \\\hline \text { D } & 12 & 19 \\\hline \text { E } & 10 & 17 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)41 days
• B)50 days
• C)40 days
• D)55 days

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Definitions:

Follicular Cells

Thyroid gland cells arranged in spheres called follicles, which store thyroid hormone precursors and are crucial for thyroid hormone synthesis.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and calcium balance.

Zona Fasciculata

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex that produces glucocorticoids, essential for carbohydrate metabolism and inflammation control.

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, involved in the production of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone.