For the system to operate satisfactorily over the long run, ________.
A) the capacity to serve must be greater than the average demand
B) the expected waiting time for each customer must not exceed average service time
C) the arrival rate must be less than the service rate
D) the number of servers must equal the average number of arrivals per unit time

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C  For a system to operate satisfactorily, the capacity to serve must be greater than the average demand (A), and the arrival rate must be less than the service rate (C) to prevent excessive waiting times and ensure smooth operation.

For the System to Operate Satisfactorily Over the Long Run