GATE CE 2017 Set 2 — Question 61

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyDeduction & InductionAnalytical AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Bhaichung was observing the pattern of people entering and leaving a car service centre. There was a single window where customers were being served. He saw that people inevitably came out of the centre in the order that they went in. However, the time they spent inside seemed to vary a lot: some people came out in a matter of minutes while for others it took much longer. From this, what can one conclude?

Correct answer (A) The centre operates on a first-come-first-served basis, but with variable service times, depending on specific customer needs. Solution The observation that people leave in the same order they entered indicates a First-Come-First-Served (FCFS) or First-In-First-Out (FIFO) system. The variation in time spent inside indicates that service times are not constant but vary based on the specific needs of each customer. Therefore, option (A) is the correct conclusion. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) The centre operates on a first-come-first-served basis, but with variable service times, depending on specific customer needs. Solution The observation that people leave in the same order they entered indicates a First-Come-First-Served (FCFS) or First-In-First-Out (FIFO) system. The variation in time spent inside indicates that service times are not constant but vary based on the specific needs of each customer. Therefore, option (A) is the correct conclusion.

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