The jobs listed below have not yet been scheduled. Today is day 0. Using the critical-ratio technique, in what sequence would you schedule these jobs?
Job Due Date Duration (days)
A 3 1
B 10 11
C 5 4
D 12 6
E 8 8
a) B-E-C-D-A
b) A-D-C-E-B
c) A-C-E-B-D
d) A-C-D-E-B
e) E-C-D-A-B
Answer: a) B-E-C-D-A
Hint:
Job Due Date Duration Remaining
A 3 1 -2
B 10 11 1
C 5 4 -1
D 12 6 -6
E 8 8 0
B E C D A