If a simulation begins with the first random number, the third simulated value would be:
Random numbers: 0.6246, 0.2594, 0.4055
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Demand } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline 0 & 0.15 \
\hline 1 & 0.30 \
\hline 2 & 0.25 \
\hline 3 & 0.15 \
\hline 4 & 0.15 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 0.
B) 1.
C) 2.
D) 3.
E) 4.

Question

If a simulation begins with the first random number, the third simulated value would be:
Random numbers: 0.6246, 0.2594, 0.4055
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Demand } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline 0 & 0.15 \
\hline 1 & 0.30 \
\hline 2 & 0.25 \
\hline 3 & 0.15 \
\hline 4 & 0.15 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 0.
B) 1.
C) 2.
D) 3.
E) 4.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The third simulated value corresponds to the third random number, 0.4055. Looking at the cumulative frequencies: 0-0.15 for demand 0, 0.15-0.45 for demand 1, 0.45-0.70 for demand 2, etc., 0.4055 falls into the range for demand 1 (0.15-0.45).

If a Simulation Begins with the First Random Number, the Third