Optimal order of sequence
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Chapter 17 Page 684 Number 3.
Seven Jobs must be processed in two operations: A and B. All Seven jobs must go through A and B in that sequence - A first, then B. Determine the optimal order in which the jobs should be sequenced through the process using these times:
Job Process A Time Process B Time
1 9 6
2 8 5
3 7 7
4 6 3
5 1 2
6 2 6
7 4 7
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This posting determines the optimal order of sequence in which the jobs should be scheduled through a specific process given processing time of different jobs.
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