Ramjac Company Wants to Set Up K Independent File Servers

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ramjac Company wants to set up k independent file servers, each capable of running the company's intranet. Each server has average "uptime" of 98 percent. What must k be to achieve 99.999 percent probability that the intranet will be "up"?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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