In a waiting line situation,arrivals occur,on average,every 10 minutes,and 10 units can be received every hour.Which of the following represents λ and μ in this situation?
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 represents the arrival rate, which is the number of arrivals per unit of time. Since arrivals occur every 10 minutes, this translates to 6 arrivals per hour (60 minutes / 10 minutes per arrival). μ represents the service rate, which is the number of units that can be serviced per unit of time. Given that 10 units can be received every hour, μ = 10. Therefore, λ = 6 and μ = 10.

In a Waiting Line Situation,arrivals Occur,on Average,every 10 Minutes,and 10