Customers Arrive at a Music Store at an Average of 1

question 37

Multiple Choice

Customers arrive at a music store at an average of 1 per minute (Poisson arrivals) . The service rate is 15 customers per hour (exponential service times) . What is the minimum number of servers needed to keep the waiting time in the system under 5 minutes?

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 7

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Definitions:

Permanent Nature

Implies a characteristic or condition that is enduring and not subject to change.

Passive Euthanasia

The act of allowing a person to die by withholding or withdrawing medical treatment that would extend their life.

Bereaved Child

A child who has experienced the death of a close family member or friend, which can significantly impact their emotional and psychological well-being.

Euphemisms

Mild or indirect words or expressions substituted for ones considered harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.