A restaurant is considering opening a drive through for customer service. Management estimates that customers will arrive at the rate of 15 per hour. The teller who will staff the window can service customers at the rate of one every three minutes or 20 per hour. What is the average number of customers in the waiting line? 3.5 customers 3.35 customers O 4.30 customers 2.25 customers

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A restaurant is considering opening a drive through for customer service. Management estimates that customers will arrive at the
rate of 15 per hour. The teller who will staff the window can service customers at the rate of one every three minutes or 20 per hour.
What is the average number of customers in the waiting line?
3.5 customers
O 3.35 customers
O 4.30 customers
O 2.25 customers
Transcribed Image Text:A restaurant is considering opening a drive through for customer service. Management estimates that customers will arrive at the rate of 15 per hour. The teller who will staff the window can service customers at the rate of one every three minutes or 20 per hour. What is the average number of customers in the waiting line? 3.5 customers O 3.35 customers O 4.30 customers O 2.25 customers
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