Which of the following priority rules used in scheduling the sequence of production is calculated as the slack time remaining in the schedule divided by the number of remaining operations, with the smallest value being run first?
A) STR
B) Johnson's
C) STR/OP
D) LCFS
E) FCFS

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This priority rule is called STR/OP (slack time remaining divided by the number of remaining operations) and is used to prioritize jobs with the least amount of slack time left to run. This ensures that jobs are completed as soon as possible and that jobs with larger slack times are pushed back in the schedule. This is important in meeting deadlines and minimizing idle time.

Which of the Following Priority Rules Used in Scheduling the Sequence