A Finite Population Waiting Line Model with a Single Server

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Essay

A finite population waiting line model with a single server has an average service time T of 200 minutes and an average time between service requirements U of 300 minutes.Calculate the service factor X.If the population consists of 5 elements,what are the average number waiting,the average number being serviced,and the average number running? Refer to Table D.8.

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