A Distribution of Service Times at a Waiting Line Shows

question 25

Multiple Choice

A distribution of service times at a waiting line shows that service takes 6 minutes 30 percent of the time, 7 minutes 40 percent of the time, 8 minutes 20 percent of the time, and 9 minutes 10 percent of the time. This distribution has been prepared for Monte Carlo analysis. The first two random numbers drawn are 23 and 74. The simulated service times are ________ minutes, then ________ minutes.

• A) 6; 8
• B) 7; 7
• C) 7; 8
• D) 8; 9
• E) Cannot determine because no service time probability is that large.

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Definitions:

Carefully Planned

Actions or tasks that are devised with consideration and forethought, often to achieve a specific goal or outcome efficiently.

Entirely Unplanned

Refers to events or actions that occur without any prior intention or preparation, often leading to spontaneous and unpredictable outcomes.

Over-Planned

A situation or activity that has been prepared with excessively detailed planning, potentially to the point of inefficiency.

Unsuccessful

Failing to achieve desired results or goals.