The Assumption of Exponentially Distributed Service Times Indicates That

question 53

Multiple Choice

The assumption of exponentially distributed service times indicates that

• A)37% of the service times are less than the mean service time.
• B)50% of the service times are less than the mean service time.
• C)63% of the service times are less than the mean service time.
• D)service time increase at an exponential rate as the waiting line grows.

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