a)
To determine: The service beginning time of Customer 3.
Introduction: Simulation is the model that can be used in operations, which would imitate the real world process. Simulation uses random sampling for the generation of realistic variability.
b)
To determine: The leaving time of Customer 5.
Introduction: Simulation is the model that can be used in operations, which would imitate the real world process. Simulation uses random sampling for the generation of realistic variability.
c)
To determine: The average waiting time in line.
Introduction: Simulation is the model that can be used in operations, which would imitate the real world process. Simulation uses random sampling for the generation of realistic variability.
d)
To determine: The average time in the system.
Introduction: Simulation is the model that can be used in operations, which would imitate the real world process. Simulation uses random sampling for the generation of realistic variability.
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