An Airline Experiences a No-Show Rate of 6

question 87

Multiple Choice

An airline experiences a no-show rate of 6%. What is the maximum number of reservations that it could accept for a flight with a capacity of 160, if it wants the probability of accommodating all reservation holders to be at least 95%?

• A)167
• B)165
• C)166
• D)164

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Definitions:

Technological Improvement

Enhancements or advancements in technology that increase productivity, efficiency, or quality in the production of goods and services.

Marginal Product

The additional output that results from using one more unit of a production input, holding all other inputs constant.

Demand for Resource

The desire and ability of producers to employ resources in the production process, influenced by those resources' productivity and the market price of the final product.

Complementary Input

Inputs or resources that enhance or are necessary for the use of another good or service, often leading to increased demand for both when one is more widely available or cheaper.