Calculate the time taken to transmit the file over the wireless link

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The discussion revolves around calculating the time taken to transmit a compressed file over a wireless link, specifically addressing a scenario involving data rates and compression ratios.

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  • Participants are considering the necessary steps to determine the time for transmission, including calculating the size of the compressed file and the effective data rate. Some express uncertainty about the application of relevant formulas.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, with some seeking clarification on the process and others suggesting a breakdown of the problem into manageable steps. There is no explicit consensus on the approach yet.

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Some participants note that all required information appears to be present in the problem statement, while others express confusion about the application of concepts like Shannon's formula.

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Hello,
I've got this question:

A 16 MB file is compressed using a compression ratio of 4. The resulting compressed file is transmitted over a wireless connection that offers a maximum data rate of 1.2 Gbps. If a throughput of 60% can be achieved, and assuming there are no other transmissions occurring at the same time, calculate the time taken to transmit the file over the wireless link. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

I thought about Shannon's formula, but it's completely foggy ...
Please could you help me?

Thanks
 
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No other information is required, everything you need is provided in the problem statement.
 
...please could you explain me the process?
Thanks
 
Break it into steps.
1. How many bits must be sent?
2. What is the data rate?
3. How long does it take to send the data at that rate?
 

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