Question: (b) If a Toll gate operates on a Limited population approach (Model D), each of the Five (5) Channels requires repairs after 30 hours (U)

(b) If a Toll gate operates on a Limited(b) If a Toll gate operates on a Limited

(b) If a Toll gate operates on a Limited population approach (Model D), each of the Five (5) Channels requires repairs after 30 hours (U) of use, One Technician can service a Channel in Three (3) hours (T), Channel downtime costs ZMK 2000 and Technician costs ZMK 500 per hour. For Number of Service Channels (M) of 1 or 2 , determine the following: (i) Service factor (X), (ii) Average number of Channels running (J), (iii) Average number of Channels waiting (L), (iv) Average number of Channels being serviced (H),(v) Average waiting time and (vi) Number of Population (N). [10 Marks] (c) With the data obtained in (1b); create a table and Calculate the following (i) Average number of Channels down, (ii) Average cost per hour for downtime (iii) Cost per hour for Technicians and (iv) Total cost per hour if 1 or 2 Technicians were used [5 Marks] Note: Below/Overleaf is the Finite Queuing Table for your use (Ref). The Finite Queuing Table for your use (Ref)

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