Use the Decreasing-Time-List Algorithm to Schedule These Tasks on Two $$9 \text { minutes, } 8 \text { minutes, } 7 \text { minutes, } 9 \text { minutes, } 2 \text { minutes, } 5 \text { minutes. }$$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the decreasing-time-list algorithm to schedule these tasks on two machines: How much time does the resulting schedule require? $$9 \text { minutes, } 8 \text { minutes, } 7 \text { minutes, } 9 \text { minutes, } 2 \text { minutes, } 5 \text { minutes. }$$

• A) 19 minutes
• B) 20 minutes
• C) 21 minutes
• D) 22 minutes

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