During the early morning hours, customers arrive at a branch post office at an average rate of 57 per hour (Poisson), while clerks can provide services at a rate of 19 per hour. If clerk cost is $38.15 per hour and customer waiting time represents a cost of $35 per hour, how many clerks can be justified on a cost basis

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During the early morning hours, customers
arrive at a branch post office at an average rate
of 57 per hour (Poisson), while clerks can
provide services at a rate of 19 per hour. If clerk
cost is $38.15 per hour and customer waiting
time represents a cost of $35 per hour, how
many clerks can be justified on a cost basis
а.
4
b.
7
С.
8
d.
6.
е.
5
Transcribed Image Text:During the early morning hours, customers arrive at a branch post office at an average rate of 57 per hour (Poisson), while clerks can provide services at a rate of 19 per hour. If clerk cost is $38.15 per hour and customer waiting time represents a cost of $35 per hour, how many clerks can be justified on a cost basis а. 4 b. 7 С. 8 d. 6. е. 5
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