In a waiting line situation, arrivals occur, on average, every 10 minutes, and 10 units can be received every hour. What are λ and μ?
A) λ = 10, μ = 10
B) λ = 6, μ = 6
C) λ = 6, μ = 10
D) λ = 10, μ = 6

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λ (arrival rate) is 6 per hour because arrivals occur every 10 minutes, which means 6 arrivals per hour. μ (service rate) is 10 per hour because 10 units can be received every hour.

In a Waiting Line Situation, Arrivals Occur, on Average, Every