A distribution of service times at a waiting line indicates that service takes 12 minutes 30 percent of the time and 14 minutes 70 percent of the time. In preparing this distribution for Monte Carlo analysis, the service time 13 minutes would be represented by what random number range?
A) 00 through 29
B) 01 through 30
C) 30 through 99
D) 31 through 00
E) None of these; 13 minutes is not a possible outcome.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The service times given are 12 minutes (30% of the time) and 14 minutes (70% of the time). There is no mention of a 13-minute service time, making it not a possible outcome based on the provided distribution. Monte Carlo analysis uses the given probabilities, and since 13 minutes is not included, it cannot be represented in the random number range.

A Distribution of Service Times at a Waiting Line Indicates