If He Uses the Shortest Processing Time First (SPT) Priority

question 8

Multiple Choice

If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average job tardiness?

• A)0 hours
• B)1.5 hours
• C)1.75 hours
• D)2 hours
• E)2.25 hours

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