Use the Decreasing-Time-List Algorithm to Schedule These Tasks on Two $$9 \text { minutes, } 6 \text { minutes, } 3 \text { minutes, } 4 \text { minutes, } 8 \text { minutes }$$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Use the decreasing-time-list algorithm to schedule these tasks on two machines: How much time does the resulting schedule require? $$9 \text { minutes, } 6 \text { minutes, } 3 \text { minutes, } 4 \text { minutes, } 8 \text { minutes }$$

• A) 14 minutes
• B) 15 minutes
• C) 16 minutes
• D) 17 minutes

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