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Five jobs A, B, C, D and E are available at time t = 0 for processing at a machine, and their processing times are listed.Job A B C D E Processing time (in days) 9 6 4 5 8
If the jobs are processed using the shortest processing time (SPT) rule, the average flow time (in days) is _____ . (Rounded off to 1 decimal place)
Five jobs A, B, C, D and E are available at time t = 0 for processing at a machine, and their processing times are listed.
If the jobs are processed using the shortest processing time (SPT) rule, the average flow time (in days) is _____ . (Rounded off to 1 decimal place)
| Job | A | B | C | D | E |
| Processing time (in days) | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Updated On: Jul 17, 2024
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Correct Answer: 16.6
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