A Job Consists of a Series of Three Tasks

question 58

Multiple Choice

A job consists of a series of three tasks. Task 1 is performed correctly 98% of the time, task 2 is performed correctly 99% of the time, and task 3 is performed correctly 97% of the time. The reliability of this job is

• A) 91.27%
• B) 94.11%
• C) 97.00%
• D) 98.00%
• E) 99.00%

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Definitions:

Conversion Premium

The extra amount over the current value of the underlying asset that convertible security holders pay when converting into common stock.

Convertible Bond

A type of bond that can be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the issuing company's stock, at certain times during its life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.

Conversion Price

The predetermined price at which convertible securities can be exchanged for a specified number of shares.

Convertible Bonds

Bonds that can be converted into a predetermined amount of the company's equity at certain times during its life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.