The scheduling sequencing rule which always results in the lowest average flow (flow)time is the:
A)critical ratio (CR).
B)earliest due date (EDD).
C)first come,first serve (FCFS).
D)minimum slack time (MST).
E)shortest processing time (SPT).

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The shortest processing time (SPT) sequencing rule always results in the lowest average flow time, as it prioritizes shorter jobs first, allowing them to finish earlier and reducing wait times for subsequent jobs.

The Scheduling Sequencing Rule Which Always Results in the Lowest