A Distribution of Service Times at a Waiting Line Indicates

question 55

Essay

A distribution of service times at a waiting line indicates that service takes 12 minutes 30 percent of the time and 14 minutes 70 percent of the time. Prepare the probability distribution, the cumulative probability distribution, and the random number intervals for this problem. The first six random numbers were 99, 29, 27, 75, 89, and 78. What is the average service time for this simulation run?

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Definitions:

Pentanone

A class of ketones with a five-carbon backbone, including molecules such as pentan-2-one, characterized by their distinct functional group.

Butanone

A colorless, highly flammable liquid solvent with a sharp minty smell, commonly used in coatings and adhesives.

Hexanone

Hexanone, often referred to as hexone, is an organic compound with a six-carbon chain terminating in a ketone functional group, known for its role in chemical synthesis and industry.

Boiling Points

The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas, varying depending on pressure and substance identity.