$6\mathrm{.}6(3$ pts$.)$ At a walk$-$in medical clinic, the time between customer arrivals averages $30$ seconds. On average, a customer spends $4$ minutes at the center. What is the average arrival

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rate per hour?

a$)15$ per hour.

b$)30$ per hour.

c$)90$ per hour.

d$)120$ per hour.

e$)$ none of the above.

$6\mathrm{.}7(3$ pts$.)$ Suppose that in a waiting line problem, the average time between customer arrivals increases. Then, the arrival rate would be expected to

a$)$ increase.

b$)$ decrease.

c$)$ stay the same.

$6\mathrm{.}8(3$ pts$.)$ At a busy coffee shop, the time between customer arrivals averages $1$ minute. On average, a customer spends $2$ minutes in service receiving their coffee order. What is the average service rate per hour?

a$)3$ per hour.

b$)30$ per hour.

c$)60$ per hour.

d$)180$ per hour

e$)$ none of the above.

$6\mathrm{.}9(2$ pts$.)$ Consider Sales & Operations planning. If the inventory holding cost per unit is very large relative to the costs for hiring and firing employees, then which Sales & Operations plan is likely to have the lower total cost?

a$)$ Chase plan.

b$)$ Level plan.