A preferred stock has a par value of $100 and is convertible into 3 shares of common stock. The preferred stock is valued at $92 a share and the common stock is selling at $31 a share. What is the conversion value?

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The conversion value is calculated by multiplying the number of shares the preferred stock can be converted into by the current price of the common stock: 3 shares * $31 = $93.

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