If Jack Uses the Shortest Processing Time First (SPT)priority Rule

question 6

Multiple Choice

If Jack uses the shortest processing time first (SPT) priority rule to schedule these jobs,what will be the average WIP in his shop today?

• A) 2 jobs
• B) 2.33 jobs
• C) 2.4 jobs
• D) 2.67 jobs
• E) 3 jobs

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