In a 3 machine and 5 jobs problem, the least of processing times on machines 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 the order of the machines is:
A. B – A – C
B. A – B – C
C. C – B – A
D. Any order
Answer:B
In a 3 machine and 5 jobs problem, the least of processing times on machines 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 the order of the machines is:
A. B – A – C B. A – B – C C. C – B – A D. Any order