The time required by a mechanic to repair a machine has an exponential distribution with a mean

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The time required by a mechanic to repair a machine has an exponential distribution with a mean of 4 hours. However, a special tool would reduce this mean to 2 hours. If the mechanic repairs a machine in less than 2 hours, he is paid $100; otherwise, he is paid $80. Determine the mechanic’s expected increase in pay per machine repaired if he uses the special tool.
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Introduction to Operations Research

ISBN: 978-1259162985

10th edition

Authors: Frederick S. Hillier, Gerald J. Lieberman

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