What is the average lateness of these seven jobs if they are scheduled using the earliest due date criterion? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | }
\hline \text { Job } & \text { Process Time } & \text { Due Date } \
\hline \text { Job 1 } & 15 & 23 \
\hline \text { Job 2 } & 7 & 15 \
\hline \text { Job 3 } & 12 & 34 \
\hline \text { Job 4 } & 8 & 16 \
\hline \text { Job 5 } & 11 & 27 \
\hline \text { Job 6 } & 10 & 19 \
\hline \text { Job 7 } & 13 & 28 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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What is the average lateness of these seven jobs if they are scheduled using the earliest due date criterion? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Job } & \text { Process Time } & \text { Due Date } \
\hline \text { Job 1 } & 15 & 23 \
\hline \text { Job 2 } & 7 & 15 \
\hline \text { Job 3 } & 12 & 34 \
\hline \text { Job 4 } & 8 & 16 \
\hline \text { Job 5 } & 11 & 27 \
\hline \text { Job 6 } & 10 & 19 \
\hline \text { Job 7 } & 13 & 28 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the average lateness using the earliest due date criterion, schedule the jobs in order of their due dates: Job 2, Job 4, Job 6, Job 1, Job 5, Job 7, Job 3. Calculate the completion time for each job, then subtract the due date to find lateness. Average the lateness values to get 17.8.

What Is the Average Lateness of These Seven Jobs If