A Queuing Model That Follows the M/M/1 Assumptions Has λ

question 92

Multiple Choice

A queuing model that follows the M/M/1 assumptions has λ = 2 and μ = 5. What is the average number of units in the system?

• A) 2/3
• B) 1
• C) 1.5
• D) 2
• E) 6

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