The manager of the Force and Aft Marina wants to enlarge the docking facility so that two boats can stop for gas and servicing simultaneously. Assume that the arrival rate is 5 boats per hour and that the servicing rate for each channel is 10 boats per hour.
A. What is the probability that the boat dock will be idle?
B. What is the average number of boats that will be waiting for service?
C. What is the average time a boat will be waiting for service?
D. What is the average time a boat will spend in the dock?
E. If you were the manager of the Force and Aft Marina, would you be satisfied with the service level your system will be providing? Why or why not?