Priority :Average Arrival Rate (Exponential Interarrival Times)

question 72

Multiple Choice

Priority :Average Arrival Rate (exponential interarrival times)
High : 3 per hour
Low : 5 per hour
Number of servers: 5
Service rate: 2 per hour (exponential service times)
-What is the average number of low priority items waiting in line for service?

• A)0
• B)0 24
• C)1 74
• D)1 98
• E)2 22

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