d. What is the probability that three or more people are at the coffee urn? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Probability |% e. If the cafeteria installs an automatic vendor that dispenses a cup of coffee at a constant time of 12 seconds, how many custome would you expect to see at the coffee urn (waiting and/or pouring coffee)? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Average no of customers f. If the cafeteria installs an automatic vendor that dispenses a cup of coffee at a constant time of 12 seconds, how long would you

d. What is the probability that three or more people are at the coffee urn? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.) Probability |% e. If the cafeteria installs an automatic vendor that dispenses a cup of coffee at a constant time of 12 seconds, how many custome would you expect to see at the coffee urn (waiting and/or pouring coffee)? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Average no of customers f. If the cafeteria installs an automatic vendor that dispenses a cup of coffee at a constant time of 12 seconds, how long would you

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter12: Queueing Models

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