In Queuing Problems, Which of the Following Probability Distributions Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

In queuing problems, which of the following probability distributions is typically used to describe the number of arrivals per unit of time?

• A) binomial
• B) normal
• C) Poisson
• D) exponential
• E) lognormal

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell similar, but not identical, products, allowing for some degree of market power and differentiation.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Short Run

A period in economic theory during which some factors of production are fixed, and only some variables, typically labor or raw materials, can be adjusted.