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a)
To determine: Probability that person T is idle.
Introduction: The mathematical study which analyses the causes of delay in the waiting line is known as queuing theory. The theory examines all components in the waiting line such as arrival process, service process, and number of servers, system and customers.
b)
To determine: The portion of time person T is busy.
c)
To determine: The average number of dogs being vaccinated and waiting to be vaccinated.
d)
To determine: The average number of dogs waiting to be vaccinated.
e)
To determine: The average waiting time for a dog before getting vaccinated.
f)
To determine: The average time dog spent waiting in line and being vaccinated.
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