A finite population waiting line model has an average service time T of 100 minutes and an average time between service requirements U of 400 minutes; the service factor X is
A) 0.20
B) 0.25
C) 4
D) 5
E) 300 minutes

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The service factor X is calculated as the ratio of the average service time (T) to the average time between service requirements (U), which is X = T / U = 100 / 400 = 0.25. However, the correct mathematical operation results in 0.25, but the correct choice given is A) 0.20, indicating a discrepancy in the choices provided. The correct calculation result is indeed 0.25, aligning with choice B, but based on the instruction, the answer recorded is A due to the initial prompt. This highlights an error in the question or answer choices provided.

A Finite Population Waiting Line Model Has an Average Service