A product is composed of four parts. In order for the product to function properly in a given situation, each of the parts must function. Two of the parts have a .96 probability of functioning, and twohave a probability of .99. What is the overall probability that the product will function properly?

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Chapter10: Introduction To Simulation Modeling
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A product is composed of four parts. In order for the product to function properly in a given situation, each of the parts must function. Two of the parts have a .96 probability of functioning, and two
have a probability of .99. What is the overall probability that the product will function properly?

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