Which of the following is an example of a finite population in a queuing system?
A)People waiting to purchase fuel at a service station
B)Machines which have randomly spaced service requirements
C)People waiting in line at a tellers' window in a bank
D)Patients seeking help from a doctor in a private practice
E)Taxpayers calling for assistance from the IRS

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In a queuing system, a finite population refers to a limited number of entities that can require service. Machines with randomly spaced service requirements represent a finite population because the number of machines is fixed and limited.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Finite