Suppose That Firms a and B Each Produce High-Resolution Computer

question 360

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Firms A and B each produce high-resolution computer monitors, but Firm A can do so at a lower cost. Cassie and David each want to purchase a high-resolution computer monitor, but David is willing to pay more than Cassie. If Firm B produces a monitor that David buys, then the market outcome illustrates which of the following principles?

• A) (i) only
• B) (ii) only
• C) both (i) and (ii)
• D) neither (i) nor (ii)

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Definitions:

Average Arrival Rate

In queuing theory, the average number of units (customers, items, etc.) arriving at a service point or system per unit time.

Average Service Rate

A measure of how quickly a service provider or system can perform its intended function, typically evaluated over a period to assess efficiency.

Average Service Time

The average duration needed to complete a particular service or process.

M/M/S

A queuing model notation representing a system with exponential service times, exponential interarrival times, and S servers.