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Statics of Rigid Bodies 1

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A cylindrical tank weighing 2 kN contains water. If the tank is full of water, which of the
following most nearly gives the smallest force P so that the tank is in the verge of
tipping about point A?
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14.38 kN
15.59 kN
 
14.74 kN
15.0 kN

 
A cylindrical tank weighing 2 kN contains water. If the tank is full of water, which of the
following most nearly gives the coefficient of static friction so that the tank is in the
verge of tipping about point A?
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0.22
 
0.27
0.18
0.15

Correct answer
0.15

 
If P = 8 kN, which of the following most nearly gives the depth of water so that the tank
is on the verge of tipping about point A?
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1.97 m
1.84 m
 
1.48 m
1.79 m

Correct answer
1.79 m

 
From the truss shown. Determine the force in member DG.
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3.75 kN (T)
2.5 kN (T)
 
3.75 kN (C)
2.5 kN (C)

Correct answer
3.75 kN (T)

 
If the mass of cylinder C is 40 kg, determine the mass of cylinder A in order to hold the
assembly in the position as shown.
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10 kg
20 kg
30 kg
 
40 kg

Correct answer
20 kg

 
The component of force F acting along line aa is required to be 30 lb. Determine the
magnitude of F.
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26.4 lb
19.6 lb
15 lb
 
14.3 lb

Correct answer
26.4 lb

 
The component of force F acting along line aa is required to be 30 lb. Determine its
component along line bb.
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26.4 lb
19.6 lb
 
15 lb
14.3 lb

 
Member ABC is supported by a pin and bracket at B and by an inextensible cord
attached at A and C passing over a frictionless pulley at D. The tension may be
assumed to be the same in portions AD and CD of the cord. Determine the tension in
the cord.
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56 lb
100 lb
 
111 lb
143 lb

 
Member ABC is supported by a pin and bracket at B and by an inextensible cord
attached at A and C passing over a frictionless pulley at D. The tension may be
assumed to be the same in portions AD and CD of the cord. Determine the reaction at
B.
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56 lb
100 lb
 
111 lb
143 lb
Correct answer
111 lb

 
The coefficients of friction are μS=0.40 and μK=0.30 between all surfaces of contact.
Determine the smallest force P required to start the 30-kg block moving if cable AB is
attached as shown.
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164.6 N
196.2 N
 
246.8 N
274.7 N

Correct answer
274.7 N

 
The coefficients of friction are μS=0.40 and μK=0.30 between all surfaces of contact.
Determine the smallest force P required to start the 30-kg block moving if cable AB is
removed.
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164.6 N
196.2 N
 
246.8 N
274.7 N

 
The man attempts to pull down the tree using the cable and small pulley arrangement
shown. If the tension in AB is 60 lb, determine the tension in the cable CAD.
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27.5 lb
30.5 lb
32.5 lb
 
36.5 lb

Correct answer
30.5 lb

 
From the frame shown, the weight of the pulley is 2 kN. Neglecting the weight of the
bars. Compute the reaction at D.
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8.5 kN
2 kN
6 kN
 
10 kN

Correct answer
10 kN

 
From the frame shown, the weight of the pulley is 2 kN. Neglecting the weight of the
bars. If the distance between A and B is 3 m. Compute the reaction at C.
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12.44 kN
25 kN
29.65 kN
 
32.64 kN

 
From the frame shown, the weight of the pulley is 2 kN. Neglecting the weight of the
bars. If the distance between A and B is 3 m. Compute the angle that the reaction at C
makes with the horizontal.
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23.58°
22.62°
 
26.5°
24.81°

Correct answer
24.81°

Engineering Economy
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Determine the exact simple interest on ₱1,500 for the period from January 16 to
November 28, 1992, if the rate of interest is 22%.
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₱285.04
₱285.82
 
₱285.69
₱284.92
 
At least how many years are required to double a certain amount if invested at 10%
per year compounded continuously?
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6 years
7 years
8 years
 
9 years

Correct answer
7 years

 
It is known that ₱5,000 is needed for the payment of our electric bill of the month
ending one year from now. If the annual inflation rate causes our electric bill to
increase by 6%, how much must we deposit in the bank which earn 6% interest in
order to pay the electric bill one year hence?
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₱5,500
₱6,000
₱5,000
 
₱6,100

 
What is the corresponding effective interest rate of 15% compounded quarterly?
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15.45%
15.75%
 
15.87%
15.94%

Correct answer
15.87%

 
What is the present worth of two ₱150 payments at the end of the third and fourth
year? The annual interest is 9%.
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₱189.25
₱202.57
 
₱215.77
₱222.09

Correct answer
₱222.09

 
RVT Construction agreed to pay ₱125,000 for a new bulldozer with an expected life of
25 years. After the delivery, it was found that the dozer had only 80% of the
guaranteed horsepower. If a more efficient machine would increase the earnings of
the company by an estimated ₱14,000 annually, what would the company willing to
pay for the more efficient machine? Interest if 12.5% compounded annually.
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₱205,125.18
₱224,125.79
₱231,106.07
 
₱275,100.33

 
A ₱200,000 downpayment was made for a purchase of Ford EcoSport that costs
₱1,000,000. If the interest rate is 9% compounded monthly, how much is the monthly
instalment, if it is to be paid for 5 years?
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₱15,254.54
₱16,215.66
₱16,551.91
 
₱16,606.68

Correct answer
₱16,606.68

 
The annual maintenance cost of a certain equipment was scheduled as follows: Year
1 - ₱10,000, Year 2 - ₱10,200, Year 3 = ₱10,400 and so on until it reaches its useful
life of 8 years. It is observed that the annual maintenance cost increases every year
by ₱200. If the interest rate is 11%, determine the uniform equivalent annual cost of
this equipment.
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₱10,591.69
₱10,645.15
₱10,750.11
 
₱10,858.64

Correct answer
₱10,591.69

 
A businessman invested ₱25,000 in a certain company. In return he receives ₱1,500
per year for 8 years and his ₱25,000 investment back at the end of 8 years. Compute
the rate of return for his investment.
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5.58%
6.00%
 
7.15%
8.04%

 
CJJ Corporation makes its policy that for every equipment purchased, the annual
depreciation cost should not exceed 20% of the first cost at any time without salvage
value. Determine the length of service if the depreciation used is the Sum-of-the-
Years-Digit Method.
0/1
8 years
9 years
10 years
 
12 years

Correct answer
9 years

 
A machine has a first cost of ₱140,000 and a life of 8 years with a salvage value of
₱10,000 at the end of its useful life. If the depreciation at the first year amounts to
₱35,000, what method is used in the calculation of depreciation?
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Straight Line Method
Sum-of-the-Years-Digit Method
 
Declining Balance Method
Double Declining Balance Method

Correct answer
Double Declining Balance Method

 
A man borrows ₱100,000 from a bank that pays 12% compounded semi-annually. The
contract states that he must repay the money every 6 months, for 6 years. He missed
the first 2 payments. How much must he pay from the third period up to the last period
in order for him to settle his obligations on time?
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₱15,266.12
₱16,159.15
₱16,815.11
 
₱19,665.44

Correct answer
₱15,266.12

 
A bond with a par value of ₱1,250 and with a bond rate of 10% payable annually is to
be redeemed at ₱1,312.50 at the end of 6 years from now. If it is sold now, what
should be the selling price to yield 8%?
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₱1,077.74
₱1,371.51
₱1,598.46
 
₱2,011.78

Correct answer
₱1,371.51

 
R^4 Consulting has a contract to design a major highway project that will provide
service from City A to City B. R^4 has been requested to provide an estimated B/C
ratio for the project Relevant data are: Initial Cost - ₱997,245,000; Right of Way
Maintenance - ₱26,433,000; Resurfacing (every 8 years) - 10% of first cost; Shoulder
Grading and Re-work (every 6 years) - ₱36,045,000; Average number of road users
per year - 3,000,000; Average time savings value per road user - ₱100. Determine the
B/C ratio if i = 8%.
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2.15
2.33
 
2.49
2.98

Correct answer
2.49

 
A road can be paved with either asphalt or concrete. Concrete costs ₱720,000/km and
lasts 25 years. What is the maximum that should be spent on asphalt if it only lasts 12
years? Annual maintenance costs for both pavements are ₱24,000/km. Minimum
attractive rate of return (MARR) = 12%.
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₱415,159.41
₱501,157.13
 
₱568,643.42
₱600,057.89

Correct answer
₱568,643.42