By How Much Would the Average Time in the System

question 6

Multiple Choice

By how much would the average time in the system increase if only two tellers were on duty?

• A) approx. 4 minutes
• B) approx. 10 minutes
• C) approx. 6 minutes
• D) The lines would become infinitely long.
• E) It is impossible to say without more information.

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Definitions:

Initial Contribution

The initial capital or assets put into a venture, project, or partnership by its founders or partners.

Production Costs

Expenses directly associated with the manufacturing of goods or the provision of services, such as raw materials and labor.

Unrealised Profit

Profit that has been generated on paper due to accounting entries but has not been realized through cash or other assets.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.