Consider an M/M/2 system with an arrival rate of 9 per minute and a service rate of 8 per minute.   What is the probability a newly arriving customer will have to wait? Take your answer to three decimal places.

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4.) Consider an M/M/2 system with an arrival rate of 9 per minute and a service rate of 8 per minute.   What is the probability a newly arriving customer will have to wait? Take your answer to three decimal places.

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