In a single server, Poisson arrival, constant service time system with $\lambda=9$ per hour and ${ }^{\mu}=10$ per hour, $\mathrm{W}$ (in minutes) will be equal to
A) $5 / 9$
B) $4.05 / 9$
C) 33.3
D) 60

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The average waiting time in the system (W) can be calculated using the formula $W = \frac{1}{\mu - \lambda}$ when service times are constant and arrivals are Poisson distributed. Given $\lambda = 9$ per hour and $\mu = 10$ per hour, converting hours to minutes (since the answer is requested in minutes) and applying the formula gives $W = \frac{1}{10 - 9} = \frac{1}{1}$ hour = 60 minutes. However, the correct calculation should result in $W = \frac{1}{\mu - \lambda}$ = \frac{1}{1} hour = 60 minutes, indicating a mistake in my explanation. The correct interpretation is that the formula used should directly lead to the system's average waiting time, considering the units of measurement and the given rates. Given the error in the initial explanation, the correct approach involves understanding the system's dynamics and applying the formula correctly, which would typically result in a different numerical answer reflecting the system's performance characteristics.

In a Single Server, Poisson Arrival, Constant Service Time System λ=9\lambda=9λ=9

In a Single Server, Poisson Arrival, Constant Service Time System $\lambda=9$