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

question 95

Multiple Choice

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

• A)2 hours
• B)2.2 hours
• C)2.33 hours
• D)2.4 hours
• E)3 hours

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A volatile, flammable liquid used as a solvent and an antiseptic, known chemically as propanone.

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