A Waiting Line Meeting the Assumptions of M/M/1 Has Average

question 16

Multiple Choice

A waiting line meeting the assumptions of M/M/1 has average time between arrivals of 20 minutes and services items in an average of 10 minutes each; the utilization factor is approximately

• A) 0.25
• B) 0.33
• C) 0.50
• D) 0.67
• E) 3.00

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Definitions:

Service Professions

Occupations that focus on providing services rather than goods, including roles in healthcare, education, and financial services.

Domestic Service

Employment within private households, performing tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and caretaking, typically associated with historical and contemporary forms of household management.

Threshing Machines

Mechanical devices designed for separating cereal grains from their chaff and straw, significantly improving efficiency in agricultural production.

Wealthy Landowners

Individuals or families that possess significant amounts of land, wealth, and influence, often playing a crucial role in agricultural, economic, and political spheres.