Calculate the Average Lateness Using the Earliest Due Date Criterion

question 3

Multiple Choice

Calculate the average lateness using the earliest due date criterion to determine the schedule for these five jobs. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Job } & \text { Process Time } & \text { Due Date } \\\hline \text { A } & 2 & 7 \\\hline \text { B } & 8 & 16 \\\hline \text { C } & 4 & 4 \\\hline \text { D } & 10 & 17 \\\hline \text { E } & 5 & 15 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)3
• B)10
• C)12.4
• D)14

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