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)

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

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