Practical Management Science
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Author: Wayne L. Winston, S. Christian Albright
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13.5, Problem 36P
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To determine: The barber who will earn more.
Introduction: In order to predict the waiting time and length of the queue, queueing model will be framed. Queueing theory is the mathematical model that can be used for the decision-making process regarding the resources required to provide a service.
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