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Choose the correct alternative :
In a 3 machine and 5 jobs problem, the least of processing times on machine A, B and C are 5, 1 and 3 hours and the highest processing times are 9, 5 and 7 respectively, then it can be converted to a 2 machine problem if order of the machines is:
Options
B - A - C
A - B - C
C - B - A
Any Order
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Solution
A - B - C
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