For a Single Server, Single Queue System with an Arrival

question 85

Multiple Choice

For a single server, single queue system with an arrival rate of 18 customers per hour and a service rate of 10 customers per hour, what is the mean server utilization?

• A) < 0.25
• B) > 0.25 and < 0.50
• C) > 0.50 and < 1.00
• D) > 1.00 (infeasible)

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