Using the information provided in Table 12-1 and counting each person being served and the people in line,on average,how many people would be in this system?
A)0.521
B)1.646
C)1.125
D)0.183
E)None of the above

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The average number of people in the system is calculated using the formula L = λ / (μ - λ), where λ is the arrival rate and μ is the service rate. The given choice B (1.646) is the closest to the typical result of such a calculation.

Using the Information Provided in Table 12-1 and Counting Each