A muffler shop has three mechanics. Each mechanictakes an average of 45 minutes to install a new muffler. Suppose an average of 1 customer per hour arrives. What isthe expected number of mechanics that are busy at anygiven time? Answer this question without assuming thatservice times and interarrival times are exponential.

A muffler shop has three mechanics. Each mechanictakes an average of 45 minutes to install a new muffler. Suppose an average of 1 customer per hour arrives. What isthe expected number of mechanics that are busy at anygiven time? Answer this question without assuming thatservice times and interarrival times are exponential.

Precision Machining Technology (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781285444543

Author:Peter J. Hoffman, Eric S. Hopewell, Brian Janes

Publisher:Peter J. Hoffman, Eric S. Hopewell, Brian Janes

Chapter2: Measurement, Materials, And Safety

Section2.5: Quality Assurance, Process Planning, And Quality Control

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