A Machine Is Expected to Use Approximately Three Spare Parts

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Essay

A machine is expected to use approximately three spare parts during its useful life. The spares cost $200 each and have no salvage value or other use. The manager has ordered five spares. Assuming a Poisson usage rate, what range of shortage cost is implied?

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