The Priority Rule That Sequences Jobs Using the Smallest Ratio

question 24

Multiple Choice

The priority rule that sequences jobs using the smallest ratio of due date from today to processing time is

• A) critical ratio
• B) earliest due date
• C) first come, first served
• D) longest processing time
• E) shortest processing time

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