a)
To determine: The percentage of failures.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over a specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for a particular period of time.
b)
To determine: The number of failures per unit-hour.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over a specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for a particular period of time.
c)
To determine: The number of failures per unit-year.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over a specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for a particular period of time.
d)
To determine: The expected failures from 1,100 installed units.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over a specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for a particular period of time.
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