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a. Develop separate schedules by using the FCFS and EDD rules. Compare the schedules on the basis of average flow time and average days past due. Using the FCFS (first come, first served) decision rule for sequencing the jobs, the order is: Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 Job Using the EDD (earliest due date) decision rule for sequencing the jobs, the order is (to resolve a tie, use the order in which the jobs were received): Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 Job The average flow time and average days past due for each option are: (Enter your responses rounded to one decimal place.) Rule Average Flow Time Average Days Past Due EDD FCFS B D E A b. On the basis of average flow time, which rule gives the best schedule? On the basis of average days past due, which rule gives the best schedule? EDD FCFS