The equations provided in the textbook for computing operating characteristics apply to a waiting line operating
A)at start-up.
B)at steady state.
C)at peak demand times.
D)in transition.

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The equations for computing operating characteristics such as average waiting time, average queue length, and service utilization apply to waiting lines in steady state, where the arrival rate and service rate are equal and the queue is stable. Operating characteristics at start-up would be different as the queue hasn't yet reached its steady state. At peak demand times, the arrival rate may exceed the service rate, leading to different operating characteristics. In transition, the queue is changing from one state to another and the equations may not apply.

The Equations Provided in the Textbook for Computing Operating Characteristics