A Custom Machine Shop Is Able to Process 25 Orders

question 16

Multiple Choice

A custom machine shop is able to process 25 orders per day. The average processing time is 4 days. What is the average number of orders that are in process at any time?

• A) Less than 50
• B) More than 50 but less than or equal to 100
• C) More than 100 but less than or equal to 150
• D) More than 150 but less than or equal to 200

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