Identify the four engineering economy symbols and their values. Use a question mark with the symbol whose value is to be determined.

Southwestern Moving and Storage wants to have enough money to purchase a new tractor- trailer in 3 years. If the unit will cost $250,000, how much should the company set aside each year provided the account earns 9% per year?

What will be an ideal response?


F = $250,000; A = ?: n = 3; i = 0.09

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The ____ receives the information necessary to control the operation of the motor.

a. coaxial connector b. control connector c. DIN connector d. power connector

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If a = 7, b = 5,  and c = 4, find the value of b(a + c)/(2a - c).

A. 4/5 B. 5 1/10 C. 5 5/11 D. 5 1/2

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The accompanying figure illustrates ____ forging.

A. machined B. stamped C. drop D. hot

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The structure in Figure P14.1 is composed of three pin-connected bars. The bar areas are shown in the figure.


(a) Compute the stiffness coefficient K associated with a 1-in. vertical displacement of joint A.
(b) Determine the vertical displacement at A produced by a vertical load of 24 kips directed
downward. (c) Determine the axial forces in all bars.

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