A set of n independent and periodical tasks are considered. The processing
times and the deadlines are described by fuzzy numbers. We try to find the
optimal assignment of priorities not to miss deadlines. We manage the probl
em in two ways: first, we solve the problem by introducing the new cost fun
ctions; second, we solve the problem by using the ordering relations define
d on fuzzy numbers. Examples with trapezoidal and triangular fuzzy numbers
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