Question: Consider a two-stage process, with an infinite buffer between the two stages. The process starts at 7 AM each day. The first stage operates 12

Consider a two-stage process, with an infinite buffer between the two stages. The process starts at 7 AM each day. The first stage operates 12 hours a day and has three machines, each with a processing speed of 10 gadgets/hour. The second stage can operate continuously (24/7) if necessary and has five machines, each with a processing speed of 4 gadgets/hour. Suppose the process starts empty at the beginning of each day. (Choose the closest answer for the following questions) Question 5 What is the maximum inventory in the buffer during a day? Group of answer choices 48, 100, 120, 150 Question 6 What is the average inventory in the buffer during a day? Group of answer choices 10, 24, 50, 60, 120 Question 7 When will the second stage stop working in a day? Group of answer choices 7pm, 10pm, 12am, 1 am next day, 7 am next day Question 8 What is the average flow time (in hours) for all gadgets produced in a day? Group of answer choices 2, 3.5, 4.5, 5, 6.5 Question 9 What is the flow time (in hours) for the first gadget produced in a day? Group of answer choices less than 1 hour, 1, 2, 4, 6 Question 10 What is the flow time (in hours) for the last gadget produced in a day? Group of answer choices less than 1 hour, 1, 2, 4, 6

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