There are 3 servers in the checkout area. The interarrival time of customers is 2 minutes. The processing time is 5 minutes. The coefficients of variation for the arrival process and the service process are 1 and 0.85 respectively. What will be the impact on the average number of customers in service if one more server is added? Multiple Choice Remains the same at 2.5 Increases from 1.25 to 2.5 Decreases from 2.5 to 1.25 Remains the same at 1.25

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There are 3 servers in the checkout area. The interarrival time of customers is 2 minutes. The processing time is 5 minutes. The coefficients of variation for the arrival process and the service process are 1 and 0.85 respectively. What will be the impact on the average number of customers in service if one more server is added?

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  • Remains the same at 2.5

  • Increases from 1.25 to 2.5

  • Decreases from 2.5 to 1.25

  • Remains the same at 1.25

 

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