Host A is sending a file to Host B. Assume that the file of 400,000 bits is broken up into 8 packets. The number of links between Host A and Host B is 5 links, each one with rate 1Mbps and length of 1000 kms. How long does it take to send the file? Suppose the propagation speed over each link is is 2.5 x 108 m/s. 620 msecs 604 msec 454 msec 470 msec 4.804 sec

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Suppose Host A is sending a file to Host B. Assume that the file of 400,000 bits is broken up into 8 packets. The number of links between Host A and Host B is 5 links, each one with rate 1Mbps and length of 1000 kms. How long does it take to send the file? Suppose the propagation speed over each link is is 2.5 x 108 m/s.


620 msecs


604 msec


454 msec


470 msec


4.804 sec

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