What is Resolution Time in Business Hours

What is Resolution Time in Business Hours

HI,

What is the formula used to find the total time spent by an agent on a particular ticket?

How is Resolution Time in Business Hours calculated in Zohodesk?

As we need to find out the time spent on the ticket's solution by an agent we seek your assistance here.

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