A Multiple Channel System Has Customers Arriving at an Average

question 32

Multiple Choice

A multiple channel system has customers arriving at an average rate of five per hour and an average service time of forty minutes.The minimum number of servers for this system to be under loaded is:

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Investment Centre Manager

An individual responsible for managing a business segment that is evaluated based on its return on investment or profitability, having authority over costs, revenues, and investments.

Cost Centre Manager

An individual responsible for managing and controlling the costs within a specific department or unit of a business.

External Sales Price

The price at which goods or services are sold to customers outside of the producing company.

Variable Manufacturing Cost

Costs associated with manufacturing that vary directly with the level of production, such as materials and labor.