Asked by Kimberly Valencia-Franco on May 08, 2024

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A finite population waiting line model has an average service time T of 100 minutes and an average time between service requirements U of 400 minutes; the service factor X is

A) 0.20.
B) 0.25.
C) 4.
D) 5.
E) 300 minutes.

Finite Population

A population set that contains a limited number of observations or elements.

Average Service Time

The mean time it takes to serve a customer or complete a process, a critical metric in evaluating the performance of a service system.

Time Between Service

The period or interval between successive services rendered to customers or maintenance of equipment.

  • Compute service factors and utilization factors in finite and infinite population models.
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melissa avalosMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The service factor X is calculated as the ratio of the average service time (T) to the average time between service requirements (U), which is T/U = 100/400 = 0.25. However, the correct mathematical operation should result in 0.25, indicating a mistake in the initial calculation or choice selection. The correct answer based on the provided calculation should indeed be 0.25, aligning with option B, not A. This correction addresses the mathematical error in the initial response.