COMPILATIONS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BOARD EXAM PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

COMPILATIONS OF BOARD EXAM PROBLEMS, WORKS AND FIELD OF
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, AND OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS IN ELECTRICAL

ENGINEERING AND MASTER ELECTRICAL EXAMINATION
By:
Jevan Ayco Calaque
Taking a degree of:
BS Electrical Engineering (USeP Bislig)
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(IIEE-CSC)
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To
My Father
Dario Sr
My Mother
Catherine
Brothers
Charlie & JunJun
Sister
Dharine & Lia
Special Someone
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Chapter 1: Basic Principles
Chapter 2: DC Electric Circuit
Chapter 3: Electrical Engineering Field
Chapter 1: Basic Principles
BASIC PRINCIPLES - Day 1
Question 1: EE Board October 1998
The resistance of 120 meters of wire is 12 ohms. What is its conductance?
A. 12 mhos
B. 6 mhos
C. 0.083 mho
D. 0.0521 mho

The insulation resistance of a kilometer of the cable having a diameter of 2 cm and an insulation
thickness of 2 cm is 600 ohms. If the thickness of the insulation is increased to 3 cm, find the insulation
resistance of the cable.
A. 828 ohms
B. 757 ohms
C. 850 ohms
D. 725 ohms
Question 3:
The diameter of a given bare conductor is 0.50 inch. A thermoplastic insulation with thickness of 0.1
inch is wrapped around to insulate the conductor. Determine the insulation resistance of this conductor
per meter. Assume specific resistance of thermoplastic insulation to be 2 x 10^14 ohm-cm.
A. 109 x 10^9 Ω
B. 110 x 10^9 Ω
C. 105 x 10^9 Ω
D. 107 x 10^9 Ω
Question 4:
A cylindrical rubber insulated cable has a diameter of 0.18 inch and an insulation of thickness of 0.25
inch. If the specific resistance of rubber is 10^14 ohm-cm, determine the insulation resistance of 1000-ft
lenght of the cable.
A. 694 MΩ
B. 678 MΩ
C. 682 MΩ
D. 624 MΩ
Two heating element which is 500 ohms and 250 ohms are connected in series with temperature
coefficients of 0.001 and 0.003 ohms per ⁰C, respectively at 20 ⁰C. Calculate the effective temperature
coefficient of the combination.
A. 0.00167
B. 0.00712
C. 0.00626
D. 0.00215
Question 6:
Two wires A & B made from two different materials have temperature coefficient of resistance equal to
0.0025 and 0.0005 ohm per ⁰C, respectively. It is desired to make a coil of wire having a resistance of
1200 ohms with a temperature coefficient of 0.001, using the suitable length of the two given wires
connected in series. Determine the required length of wire.
A. 5.0 m
B. 6.0 m
C. 6.2 m
D. 5.5 m
Question 7: EE Board March 1998

The resistance of a wire is 126.48 ohms at 100 ⁰C and 100 ohms at 30 ⁰C. Determine the temperature
coefficient of copper at 0 ⁰C.
A. 0.0356
B. 0.0256
C. 0.00615
D. 0.00427
Question 8:
The field winding of a series motor has a resistance of 120 ohms at 15 ⁰C. After running for two hours,
the resistance increases to 140 ohms. If the temperature coefficient of the windings at 0⁰C is 0.004, find
the new temperature of the windings.
A. 53.7 ⁰C
B. 58.4 ⁰C
C. 59.2 ⁰C
D. 60.4 ⁰C
Question 9:
The shunt field winding of a shunt generator has a resistance of 80 ohms at 20⁰C. After several hours
of continuous operation, the winding temperature rises to 50⁰C. How much is the winding resistance
under this condition. Assume the resistance temperature coefficient of copper to be 0.004 ohm per
degree at 0⁰C.
A. 92.81 ohms
B. 85.22 ohms
C. 90.12 ohms
D. 88.89 ohms
Question 10:
The resistance of a copper wire at 30⁰C is 50 ohms. If the temperature coefficient of copper at 0⁰C is
0.00427, what is the resistance at 100⁰C?
A. 58.15 ohms
B. 63.24 ohms
C. 54.25 ohms
D. 72.26 ohms
Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Question 1: EE Board April 1992
A coil has 6,000 turns of wire and a resistance of 380 ohms. The coil is rewound with the same
quantity (weight) of wire, but has 13,400 turns. How many ohms will the new coil have?
A. 1895 ohms
B. 1825 ohms
C. 1792 ohms
D. 1905 ohms
A copper wire of unknown length has a resistance of 0.80 ohm. By successive passes through drawing
dies, the length of the wire is increased to 2 ½ times its original value. Assuming that resistivity remains
unchanged during the drawing process, determine the new value of its resistance.
A. 4 Ω
B. 3 Ω
C. 5 Ω
D. 6 Ω
A one-meter rod of 2-cm diameter is drawn until its resistance is 100 times the initial resistance. Its
length afterward is?
A. 10 m
B. 100 m
C. 12.5 M
D. 5 m
A kilometer of wire having a diameter of 11.7 mm and a resistance of 0.031 ohm is drawn down so
that its diameter is 5.0 mm. What does its resistance become?
A. 0.85 ohm
B. 0.78 ohm
C. 0.93 ohm
D. 0.81 ohm
Question 5:
A conductor whose diameter is 0.175 inch has a resistance of 0.5 ohm. The wire is drawn through a
series of dies until its diameter is reduced to 0.08 inch. Assuming the specific resistance of the material
remains constant, what is the resistance of lengthened conductor?
A. 11.45 Ω
B. 10.22 Ω
C. 12.75 Ω
D. 10.82 Ω
A certain wire has a resistance R. The resistance of another wire identical with the first except for
having twice its diameter is
A. 4R
B. ½R
C. 2R
D. ¼ R
Question 7:
A given wire has a resistance of 17.5 ohms. If its length is 560 m, how much length must be cut-off
from the wire in order to reduce its resistance to 12.5 ohms.
A. 160 m
B. 170 m
C. 145 m
D. 155 m
What is the size in square millimeter (mm2) is the cable of 250 MCM size?
A. 118.656 mm2
B. 126.675 mm2
C. 112.565 mm2
D. 132.348 mm2
Question 9:
A 500 MCM ACSR cable has 37 strands. Determine the diameter in mils of each strand.
A. 116.25
B. 120.24
C. 118.34
D. 110.35
Question 10:
A copper transmission line is to be replaced by one of aluminum having the same total resistance. If
the cross sectional area of the copper wire is 500 MCM, what would be the cross sectional area of the
new aluminum wire?
A. 800 MCM
B. 820 MCM
C. 850 MCM
D. 900 MCM

Question 1:
A positively charged dielectric has a charge of 2 coulombs. If 12.5 x 1018 free electrons are added to it,
what will be the net charge on the said dielectric?
A. 4 C
B. -2 C
C. 8 C
D. Zero
Question 2:
A battery can deliver 10 joules of energy to move 5 coulombs of charge. What is the potential
difference between the terminals of the battery?
A. 2 V
B. 50 V
C. 0.5 V
D. 5 V
Question 3:
A cloud of 2.5 x 1019 electrons move past a given point every 2 seconds. How much is the intensity of
the electron flow?
A. 1 A
B. 2 A
C. 2.5 A
D. 1.5 A
Question 4:
The current in an electric lamp is 5 amperes. What quantity of electricity flows towards the filament in
6 minutes?
A. 30 C
B. 3600 C
C. 72 C
D. 1800 C
Question 5:
A constant current of 4 A charges a capacitor. How long will it take to accumulate a total charge of 8
coulombs on the plates?
A. 2 s
B. 32 s
C. ½ s
D. 12 s

The substation bus bar is made up of 2-iches round copper bars 20 ft. long. What is the resistance of
each bar if resistivity is 1.724 x 10-6 ohm-cm.
A. 7.21 x 10-5 ohm
B. 13.8 x 10-6 ohm
C. 5.185 x 10-5 ohm
D. 2.96 x 10-5 ohm

Determine the resistance of a bus bar made of copper if the length is 10 meters long and the cross-
section is a 4 x 4 cm2. Use 1.7241 micro ohm-cm as the resistivity.
A. 2.121 x 10-4 ohm
B. 4.312 x 10-4 ohm
C. 3.431 x 10-5 ohm
D. 1.078 x 10-4 ohm
Question 8:
Nichrome ribbon resistor elements each has a resistance of 1 ohm. The element is made from sheet
of nichrome alloy, 0.025 cm thick. If the width of the ribbon is 0.3 cm, what length is required per
element? Assume specific resistance of nichrme alloy to be 109 µΩ-cm.
A. 68.8 cm
B. 62.1 cm
C. 70.7 cm
D. 67.4 cm

One turn of a copper bar is produced by cutting a copper washer along a radius and spreading the
ends. The washer is cut from soft-drawn copper having a resistivity at 200C of 1.732 x 10-6 ohm-cm. The
washer is 0.125 inch thick and has inside diameter and outside diameter of 1 inch and 9 inches
respectively. Calculate the exact resistance between the two ends of the turn to direct current, taking into
account the non-uniform current distribution. Assume the contact along the ends of the turn to be perfect
over the entire cross-section.
A. 12.74 x 10-6 ohm
B. 15.53 x 10-6 ohm
C. 17.22 x 10-6 ohm
D. 14.83 x 10-6 ohm
Determine the resistance of a conductor 0.10 m long, with a uniform diameter of 1.0 cm and having a
resistivity which varies as a function of length L measured from one end of the conductor according to
the formula: ρ = 0.003 + 10-4 L2 ohm-cm.
A. 0.0852 ohm
B. 0.0915 ohm
C. 0.0806 ohm
D. 0.0902 ohm
Chapter 2: DC Electric Circuits
DC ELECTRIC CIRCUITS - Day 1
An electric kettle was marked 500 W, 230 V found to take 15 minutes to bring 1 kilogram of water at
15 0C to boiling point. Determine the heat efficiency of the kettle.
A. 79.1%
B. 75.3%
C. 72.4%
D. 74.8%

A process equipment contains 100 gallons of water at 25 0C. It is required to bring it to boiling in 10
minutes. The heat loss is estimated to be 5%. What is the kW rating of the heater?
A. 125 kW
B. 252 kW
C. 50.5 kW
D. 207 kW

A total of 0.8 kg of water at 20 0C is placed in a 1-kW electric kettle. How long a time in minute is
needed to raise the temperature of the water to 100 0C?
A. 4.46 min.
B. 5.32 min
C. 6.34 min
D. 4.56 min

How many calories does an electric heater of 100 watts generate per second?
A. 10
B. 23.88
C. 1000
D. 42.25

The electric energy required to raise the temperature of water in a pool is 1000 kWh. If the heat
losses are 25%, the heating energy required will be ___.
A. 1111 kWh
B. 1266 kWh
C. 1750 kWh
D. 1333 kWh

An electric heater carries 12 A at 110 V, is submerged in 22.5 lbs of water for 30 minutes. What will
be the final temperature of the water if its initial temperature is 35 0F?
A. 135.43 0F
B. 125.42 0F
C. 133.56 0F
D. 128.33 0F

In an electric heater the inlet temperature is 15 0C. Water is flowing at the rate of 300 grams per
minute. The voltmeter measuring voltage across the heating element reads 120 volts and an ammeter
measuring current taken reads 10 amperes. When steady state is finally reached, what is the final
reading of the outlet thermometer?
A. 57.6 0C
B. 68.4 0C
C. 72.6 0C
D. 42.6 0C

Four cubic meters of water is to be heated by means of four 1.5 kW, 230-V immersion heating
elements. Assuming the efficiency of the heater as 90%, determine the time required boiling the water if
the initial temperature is 20 0C and if all four elements are connected in parallel.
A. 71 hrs
B. 63 hrs
C. 69 hrs
D. 66 hrs

Four cubic meters of water is to be heated by means of four 1.5 kW, 230-V immersion heating
elements. Assuming the efficiency of the heater as 90%, determine the time required boiling the water if
the initial temperature is 20 0C and if the elements are connected two in series in parallel with two in
series.
A. 275.6 hrs
B. 295.3 hrs
C. 252.2 hrs
D. 264.4 hrs

A circuit consisting of three resistors rated: 10 ohms, 15 ohms and 20 ohms are connected in delta.
What would be the resistances of the equivalent wye connected load?
A. 0.30, 0.23 and 0.15 ohm
B. 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 ohms
C. 3.33, 4.44 and 6.66 ohms
D. 5.77, 8.66 and 11.55 ohms
The equivalent wye element of 3 equal resistors each equal to R and connected in delta is
A. R
B. 3/2R
C. R/3
D. 3R
Question 12:
Three resistors of 6-ohm resistance are connected in delta. Inside the delta another three 6-ohm
resistors are connected in wye. Find its resistance between any two corners.
A. 2 ohms
B. 3 ohms
C. 4 ohms
D. 1 ohm

A 5-ohm resistance is connected in parallel with a 10-ohm resistance. Another set, a 6-ohm and an 8-
ohm resistances are also connected in parallel. The two sets are connected in series. What is the
equivalent resistance?
A. 6.76 ohms
B. 9.25 ohms
C. 14.4 ohms
D. 21.2 ohms

Two resistances of 10 and 15 ohms each respectively are connected in parallel. The two are then
connected in series with a 5-ohm resistance. What is the equivalent resistance?
A. 11 ohms
B. 12 ohms
C. 10 ohms
D. 9 ohms
Question 3:
From the circuit as shown, determine the resistance between terminals a &
___________
a 1Ω |2Ω 3Ω| 4Ω b
–—^^^—–^^^—–^^^—–^^^——–
|_____________|
A. 1.000 Ω
B. 1.923 Ω
C. 2.083 Ω
D. 2.352 Ω
A 10-ohm and a 20-ohm resistance are connected in parallel. Another resistance of 5-ohm is
connected in series with the two. If the supply voltage is 48 volts, what is the current through the 10-
ohm resistance?
A. 3.21 A
B. 2.74 A
C. 4.02 A
D. 5.72 A
Question 5:
A 30-ohm resistor is connected in parallel with a variable resistance R. The parallel combination is
then connected in series with a 6-ohm resistor and connected across a 120 V source. Find the minimum
value of R if the power taken by R is equal to the power taken by the 6-ohm resistor.
A. 10.35 Ω
B. 12.24 Ω
C. 10.24 Ω
D. 11.46 Ω

Two resistances of 10 and 15 ohms, each respectively are connected in parallel. The two are then
connected in series with a 5-ohm resistance. It is then connected across a 12-V battery, what are the
current and power?
A. 1.2 A, 17.28 W
B. 0.96 A, 11.52 W
C. 1.09 A, 13.1 W
D. 1.5 A, 20.25 W
Question 7:
An 8-ohm resistor is connected in series with a parallel combination of two resistors, R and 24 ohms.
Determine R if the power consumed by the parllel-connected resistors is equal to the power consumed by
the 8-ohm resistor.
A. 10 ohms
B. 16 ohms
C. 12 ohms
D. 20 ohms
Question 8:
A multi-tap resistor R is connected across a 220-V supply. A voltmeter whose internal resistance is 15-
k Ω is connected across the center tap and one end of the supply terminals. If the voltmeter registers 100
V, what is the value of resistor R.
A. 5.5 k Ω
B. 5.0 k Ω
C. 6.0 k Ω
D. 6.5 k Ω
Question 9:
A potential divider of resistance of 50 ohms is connected across a 100 V DC source. A load resistance
of 10 ohms is connected across a tap in the potential divider and the negative terminal of the source. If a
current of 4 A flows towards the load, what is the current supplied by the source?
A. 5.32 A
B. 5.05 A
C. 5.21 A
D. 5.48 A
Question 10:
Two resistors A and B are connected in series across a 220 V DC source. When a voltmeter with an
internal resistance of 10 k Ω ohms, is connected across resistor A, the instrument reads 100 V and when
connected across resistor B, it reads 80 volts. Find the resistance of resistor A.
A. 4 k Ω
B. 3 k Ω
C. 5 k Ω
D. 6 k Ω

Three resistors of 10, 15 and 20 ohms each are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent
resistance?
A. 45 ohms
B. 17.2 ohms
C. 0.22 ohm
D. 4.62 ohms
Question 2:
The equivalent resistance of three resistors A, B and C connected in parallel is 1.714 ohms. If A is twice
of B and C is half as much as B, find the equivalent resistance when the three of them are connected in
series.
A. 17.5 ohms
B. 21.0 ohms
C. 24.5 ohms
D. 28.0 ohms
Question 3:
Three resistors of 10, 12 and 15 ohms are connected in parallel. Evaluate the value of current to the
parallel system that will make the current in the 10 ohm resistor equal to 2 A.
A. 5 A
B. 6 A
C. 4 A
D. None of these
Question 4:
Three resistors of 10, 12 and “x” ohms, respectively are connected in parallel across a constant
current source of 8 A. Determine “x” if this resistor draws
2.5 A.
A. 10Ω
B. 12Ω
C. 13Ω
D. 11Ω
Question 5:
Two resistors A and B made of different materials have temperature coefficients of resistance at 20 0C
of 0.004 and 0.006 respectively. When connected across a voltage source at 20 0C, they draw current
equally. What percentage of the total current at 100 0C does resistor A carry?
A. 47.14%
B. 52.86%
C. 61.34%
D. 38.66%
Question 6:
Two resistor A and B made of different materials have temperature coefficients of resistance of 0.003 and
0.005, respectively. When connected in parallel across a voltage source at 15 0C, it consumes equal
power. What is the ratio of the power drawn by resistor B to that in resistor A when temperature rises to
60 0 C? Assume supply voltage is constant.
A. 0.829
B. 0.926
C. 0.964
D. 0.882

Three resistor of 10, 15 and 20 ohms each are connected in parallel. What is the total conductance?
A. 0.217 mho
B. 3.41 mhos
C. 4.62 mhos
D. 0.52 mho
Question 8:
Two heating units x and y are connected across a 100 V supply. Unit y takes twice as much power as
unit x. Total power supplied by the source is 2280 watts. Determine the total power drawn by the heating
units if they are connected in series across the same source.
A. 615.32 W
B. 506.58 W
C. 582.45 W
D. 604.38 W
Question 9:
Three resistors R , R and R are connected in series-parallel with R1 in series with the parallel
combination of R2 and R3. The whole combination is connected across a 120 V DC source. Resistors R 1,
R2 and R3 take 750 W, 250 W and 200 W, respectively Calculate the resistance R2.
A. 8.10Ω
B. 8.52Ω
C. 7.84Ω
D. 9.22Ω
Question 10:
Two lamps X and Y are connected in series. Lamp X is rated 50 W at 100 V while lamp Y is rated at 100
W at 100 V also. The two lamps are to be connected in series across a 200 V source. What resistance
must be connected across lamp A so that each lamp will operate properly?
A. 150 ohms
B. 100 ohms
C. 200 ohms
D. 180 ohms

Question 1: EE Board April 1981, EE Board October 1984
Two (2) 115-V incandescent lamps A and B are connected in series across a 230-V source. If lamp A
is rated 75 watts and lamp B is rated 50 watts, determine the current drawn by the series connection.
A. 0.52 A
B. 0.64 A
C. 0.48 A
D. 0.57 A
Question 2:
An arc lamp takes 10 A 50 volts. A resistance R is to be place in series so that the lamp may burn
correctly from a 110 V supply. Find the power wasted in this resistor.
A. 800 watts
B. 600 watts
C. 700 watts
D. 900 watts
Question 3:
Conductor “x” of a certain material and a given cross section has a resistance of 0.1 ohm per meter
and a temperature coefficient of 0.005 per 0C. Conductor “y” of another material and a given cross
section has a resistance of 0.5 ohms per meter and a temperature coefficient of 0.001 per 0C. Is desired
to make a coil having a resistance of 500 ohms and a temperature coefficient of 0.002 by using suitable
lengths of the two wires connected in series. Calculate the required length of wire “x”
A. 1225 m
B. 1250 m
C. 1240 m
D. 1210 m

If a resistor rated at 5 watts and 6 volts are connected across a battery with an open circuit voltage of
6 volts. What is the internal resistance of the battery if the resulting current is 0.8 A?
A. 0.30 ohm
B. 0.26 ohm
C. 0.23 ohm
D. 0.03 ohm
Question 5:
A high voltage DC transmission line delivers 1000 MW at 500 kV to an aggregate load over a distance
of 900 km. Determine the voltage at the sending end. Assume the loop resistance of the line to be 1mΩ
per km.
A. 510.5 kV
B. 505.2 kV
C. 507.7 kV
D. 503.6 kV

It is required that a loading of 3 kW be maintained in a heating element at an initial temperature of
20 0C, a voltage of 220 V is necessary for the purpose. After the element has settled down to steady
state, it is found that a voltage of 240 volts is necessary to maintain the 3 kW loading. The element
resistance temperature coefficient is 0.0006 per degree centigrade at 20 0C. Calculate the final
temperature of the heating element.
A. 345.43 0C
B. 326.42 0C
C. 336.84 0C
D. 318.48 0C
Question 7:
A 200-W, 110-V incandescent lamp has a filament having a temperature coefficient of resistance
equal to 0.005 at 0C. If the normal operating temperature of the bulb is 2500 0C, how much current will
the bulb draw at the instant it is turned on. Assume a room temperature of 20 0C.
A. 29.42 A
B. 18.37 A
C. 22.31 A
D. 28.21 A
Question 8:
The power drawn by a resistive coil made of copper wire is 220 W at 100 V and 20 0C. Calculate the
power consume by the coil at 115 V and 100 0C. The temperature coefficient of resistance at 20 0C is
0.00393.
A. 175 W
B. 211 W
C. 183 W
D. 225 W
Question 9:
An electric water heater has a rating of 1 kW, 230 V. The coil used as the heating element is 10 m
long and has a resistivity of 1.724 x 10-6 ohm-cm. Determine the required diameter of the wire in mils?
A. 2.43 mils
B. 2.52 mils
C. 3.21 mils
D. 1.35 mils
Question 10:
When two resistors A and B are connected in series, the total resistance is 36 ohms. When connected
in parallel, the total resistance is 8 ohms. What is the ratio of the resistance R a to resistance Rb . Assume
Ra <Rb.
A. 0.5
B. 0.4
C. 0.8
D. 0.6

A load of 10 ohms was connected to a 12-volt battery. The current drawn was 1.18 amperes. What is
the internal resistance of the battery?
A. 0.35 ohm
B. 0.20 ohm
C. 0.25 ohm
D. 0.30 ohm
Question 2:
The potential at the terminals of the battery falls from 9 V on open circuit to 6 volts when a resistor of
10 ohms is connected across its terminals. What is the internal resistance of the battery?
A. 5Ω
B. 4Ω
C. 3Ω
D. 2Ω

The electromotive force of a standard cell is measured with a potentiometer that gives a reading of 1.
3562 V. When a 1.0 megaohm resistor is connected across the standard cell terminals, the potentiometer
reading drops to 1.3560 V. What is the internal resistance of the standard cell?
A. 174.5 ohms
B. 145.7 ohms
C. 147.5 ohms
D. 157.4 ohms
Question 4:
A battery is formed of five cells joined in series. When the external resistance is 4 ohms, the current is
1.5 A and when the external resistance is 9 ohms, the current falls to 0.75 A. Find the internal resistance
of each cell.
A. 0.5 ohm
B. 1.0 ohm
C. 0.2 ohm
D. 0.3 ohm

A Barangay power station supplies 60 kW to a load over 2,500 ft, 100 mm 2, two-conductors copper
feeder, the resistance of which is 0.078 ohm per 1000 ft. The bus bar voltage is maintained constant at
600 V. Determine the load current.
A. 105 A
B. 108 A
C. 110 A
D. 102 A
Question 6:
A 120 V DC motor draws current of 100 A and is located 1000 ft from the supply source. If the
diameter of the copper transmission line is 0.45 inch, what must be the voltage of the supply?
A. 125.32 V
B. 130.24 V
C. 129.32 V
D. 127.05 V

A LRT car, 5 km distance from the Tayuman, takes 100 A over a 100 mm hard drawn copper trolley
wire having a resistance of 0.270 ohm per km. The rail and ground return has a resistance of 0.06 ohm
per km. If the station voltage is 750 V, what is the voltage of the car?
A. 585 V
B. 590 V
C. 585 V
D. 590 V
Question 8:
The hot resistance of an incandescent lamp is 10 ohms and the rated voltage is 50 V. Find the series
resistance required to operate the lamp from an 80 V supply.
A. 8Ω
B. 4Ω
C. 6Ω
D. 10Ω
Question 9:
A resistive coil draws 2 A at 110 V after operating for a long time. If the temperature rise is 550C above
the ambient temperature of 20 0C, calculate the external resistance which must be initially connected in
series with the coil to limit the current to 2 A. The temperature coefficient of the material of the coil is
0.0043 per 0C at 20 0C.
A. 10.12 ohms
B. 10.52 ohms
C. 11.45 ohms
D. 12.05 ohms
Question 10:
A carbon resistor dissipates 60 W of power from a 120 V source at 20 0C. How much power will be
dissipated in the resistor at 120 0C if connected across the same source? Assume the temperature
coefficient of carbon at 20thC is -0.0005 per 0C.
A. 61.50 W
B. 65.21 W
C. 62.34 W
D. 63.16 W
Chapter 3: Electrical Engineering at Field
Electrical Engineer (Protection and Control)
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Assurance and Quality Control.
Additional accountabilities for the Electrical Engineer (P&C) include:

• Prepare conceptual design of the complex projects.
• Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
• Review the design based memorandum, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline
engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to project requirements.
• Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet
industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practices.
• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design
packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering
disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.
• Selection of equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment,
construction and installation work.
• Develop relay setting calculations and coordination report.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site
inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to relay settings and calculations, all design
packages, as-built requirements and return data information. Maintaining good working relationship with
internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management
etc.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to developing engineers within the department.
Qualifications for the positions include:
Junior:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Eligible for registration with APEGGA (Alberta), PEO (Ontario), or APEGBC (British Columbia).
• 1 – 2 years experience in substation protection and control design.
Intermediate:
• A minimum of 5 years experience in substation protection and control design.
Senior:
• A minimum of 10 years experience in substation protection and control design.
Additional Qualifications for the positions include:
• Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset

• Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset
• Experience on relay setting and coordination is an asset
• Experience on SVC, Series Compensation and/or HVDC converter stations is an asset
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
• Strong client focus.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Alberta codes and standards, including OH&S Regulations, CSA and
AECUC codes is an asset.
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Electrical Engineer (Mining) - Senior or Intermediate

Description:Our client, a consulting engineering firm, is looking to add an Intermediate or Senior Electrical
Engineer for it's Oakville area location.
Work will include:

· Designing electrical systems
· Design of cable trays, lighting systems, heat tracing, grounding systems
· Equipment selection
· Interpret system requirements and create schematics
· Should have related heavy industry experience, preferably Mining
Candidate must be a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, with a minimum of 10 years as
above.
To apply email your resume in confidence to Nureen Qureshi nqureshi@dg.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Please visit www.dg.ca for a complete list of open positions.
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Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Description:
Design Group Staffing is currently recruiting for an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for our local
Edmonton company.
Job description:
· Provide technical support for Electrical & Instrumentation system engineering design of the plants
& equipments, design reviews, evaluations and safety studies
· Prepare functional specifications for any modification/replacements in the area of electrical and
instrumentation system
· Provide technical support for troubleshooting of problems at running plants, commissioning and
construction activities
· Ensure technical integrity of the power generation and distribution systems
· Standardise electrical & instrumentation specifications for all modifications and new developments
· Review & update the plant maintenance philosophies/ procedures in accordance with the business
needs and safety standards
· Evaluate spares consumption & requirement and help field staff in inventory optimisation
· Perform reliability & availability analysis and suggest improvements Assist development of projects
& contracts scope of work supply, tender documents, selection of vendors & contractors, project
completion, close out and lessons learned report
Requirements Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
· B.Sc. or Master Engineering degree having minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry
with minimum 5 years experience of Electrical/Instrumentation design
· Experience of being active participant in conceptual/FEED studies under capacity of overall
coordinator capturing design deliverables
· Knowledge of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering design documents e.g. equipment
specifications, instrument & control loop diagrams, instrument calibration & certifications, SLDs, Electrical
equipment specifications, hook-ups, ESD system, TDC, PLC, MTO etc.
· Knowledge of engineering reviews, HAZOP, other safety studies and hazardous area
classifications
· Knowledge of gas processing plant maintenance & experience in working with contractors
· Thorough knowledge of safety in plant maintenance operations, maintenance strategies like RCM,
RBI, TPM etc.
· Familiar with applicable international standards, Plant design specifications & philosophies,
statutory regulations & requirements for safety & environment
Interested candidates should submit their MS Word format resume to Taryn Gantar at tgantar@dg.ca for
consideration.

Description:Our client, a consulting engineering firm, is looking to add an Intermediate or Senior Electrical
Engineer for it's Oakville area location.
Work will include:

· Designing electrical systems
· Design of cable trays, lighting systems, heat tracing, grounding systems
· Equipment selection
· Interpret system requirements and create schematics
· Should have related heavy industry experience, preferably Mining
Candidate must be a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, with a minimum of 10 years as
above.
To apply email your resume in confidence to Nureen Qureshi nqureshi@dg.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Please visit www.dg.ca for a complete list of open positions.

Description:
Edmonton company.
Job description:

classifications
RBI, TPM etc.
consideration.

Description:
Edmonton company.
Job description:
classifications
RBI, TPM etc.
consideration.
Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer

Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer
About Us
GE Energy – Motors Division, Peterborough; Large Motors and Generators manufactures engineered-to-
order AC & DC motors for variety of industrial applications including petrochemical production, mining,
steel mills and air separation. Motors up to 75,000 HP and generators up to 2,000 KW have been
designed and built at this site. We are a world leader in providing high value, custom, large motor
solutions, leveraging premium technology and quality. This is a Canadian custom design and
manufacturing facility with a global product mandate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package,
and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your
achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Located an hour’s drive north-east of Toronto in
the beautiful Kawartha Lakes Region, Peterborough boats an extraordinary quality of life, outstanding
educational facilities (Trent University and Fleming College) and a 500-bed Regional Health Centre. A
vibrant arts and cultural community, exceptional sports facilities and programs for all ages, and an
expanding regional retail/commercial base to make Peterborough a special place to work, live and call
home.
Essential Responsibilities
* Working from customer’s written or verbal specifications, specify and apply Variable Speed AC Drive
Systems, Medium and Low voltage Switchgear, MCC’s and related equipment, and / or
* Carry out Power System Analysis, Motor Starting Studies, Protective Relay Settings and Co-ordination,
Harmonic Analysis and Power Factor Correction, and / or
* From a solid foundation of engineering expertise, develop and upgrade existing control and power
equipment to the standards and functionality required for today and tomorrow, to keep GE in the
foreground of technical innovation
* Design and /or apply PLC or other digitally-based variable voltage power conversion excitation control
systems for custom-built large synchronous machines up to 70 MW.
* Plan, coordinate, and provide technical and project guidance to engineering team members in various
global locations.
* Provide technical support to CAD, manufacturing, test, and commissioning and service personnel.
* Provide technical support to sales and marketing personnel in the pursuit of new business opportunities.
* Provide leadership in advancing the competitive position of GE’s large motor and generator products
through continuous improvement of product designs and design processes, or the application of new
techniques and technologies.
* Support GE’s four main initiatives: globalization, services, digitization, and Lean-Six Sigma quality.
* Work with other GE teams in the integration and development of advanced monitoring of motors and
control systems to enhance the sales of post-warranty service.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications and experience.*

Advance degree in EE, or equivalent experience* 5 years or more of related experience * Knowledge of,
and experience with large industrial electrical applications, including AC drives.* Knowledge of large
synchronous and induction machines.* Strong overall technical skills.* Ability to achieve excellent
performance in individual and team environments.* Demonstrated ability for on-time performance in a
high-pressure work environment.* Demonstrated excellent communications and people skills.* Strong
pro-active performer who will establish a network of experienced engineers to widen his / her knowledge
base.* Eligible for PEO (PE) certification as a licensed professional engineer, or already certified.
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Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer
Work Description:
Cronos Consulting Group is an Engineering Search firm. We headhunt for stellar individuals within these
sectors: Infrastructure (Transportation, Water, Energy), Mining, Consulting (all disciplines), Power
Generation (hydro, nuclear and renewable – wind, solar etc), Environmental and Petrochemical.
If you are poised for a new opportunity in Engineering in Canada, please visit us at
www.teamcronos.com">http://www.teamcronos.com/">www.teamcronos.com or call us today!
Position Summary:
We currently have an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer. The Senior Electrical Engineer will have
experience in managing all aspects of the electrical design of projects. They will also direct the activities
of other electrical personnel on the project.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Development of designs, drawings and calculations with minimal guidance from other senior staff.
Checking of design drawings and calculations against layouts, electrical one line diagrams, AC control
schematics, wiring distribution schemes and others.
Development of cable block diagrams and cable and conduit schedules.
Design of physical layout of electrical equipment, raceway and grounding plans related to the facility.
Design and development of electric heat tracing systems.
Field verification and preparation of As-Built update of construction drawings.
Experience in field inspection and acceptance testing of electrical equipment, and provide technical
support to Construction and Commissioning groups.
Work Requirements:
A minimum of 10 years experience as an Electrical Engineer.
P.Eng or are eligible for registration, with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience on commercial and industrial projects; both as a Lead Electrical Engineer and a Project
Manager.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of electrical engineering facility design
Electrical Design Engineer in Canada

Electrical Design Engineer in Canada
Company Name: Aerotek Automotive
Work Location: Oshawa, ON L1G7R5
Work Position : Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project
Work Description
Responsible for developing current and future engineering designs for Regional and Global markets in
the area of battery thermal testing/analysis/design. Specifically, generates novel project ideas, develops
and executes advanced technology projects. Must be a self-starter with experience in non-standardized
test design, execution and analysis.
Work Required Qualifications

- BSc in Engineering or higher, Electrical Engineering background preferred
- Strong understanding of power electronics
- Strong understanding and experience in the theory and execution of design for thermal, electrical &
mechanical requirements
- Experience in designing, setting up and executing non-standardized testing
- Knowledge and experience in high voltage electrical systems and test equipment, electronic controls,
battery system performance and data communication
- Knowledge and experience in programming languages required to execute laboratory testing such as
LabVIEW, Matlab/Simulink
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
- Technical hands-on experience, analytical and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated interpersonal, troubleshooting and presentation skills
- Good planning and execution skills
- Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
- Travels as required
Job Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of Lithium Ion battery performance
- Automotive background
- Experience with data acquisition systems and sensors
Required Skills:
Knowledge Lithium Ion Battery, Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink, Labview, Knowledge of Power Electronics

Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer or Designer in
Canada
Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer or Designer in Canada
Location: Canada
Work Description:
Design Group is currently recruiting for an IMMEDIATE requirement for Intermediate/Senior Electrical
Engineers or Designers to work for in Edmonton for an EPC company. This is a long term contract
position or possibly permanent.
Job Description:
A recognized degree/diploma in an engineering discipline, from an accredited college or university.

Specialized courses in an engineering discipline, engineering design and practice, and; practical work
experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities below. This work experience to be in
design engineering.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Duties:
Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award
recommendations for equipment.
Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or
disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing
specific tasks.
Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements
for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork,
empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Working knowledge of precedents in the specialty area, the principles and practices of related technical
areas and of coordinating work with other technical disciplines.
Understands the standard engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating, and conducts
independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering techniques. Normally uses
conventional approaches to technical problems encountered.
Provides technical direction, assigns/reviews work of engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on
specific assignments.
Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects of medium size with
minimal technical oversight.
Coordinates technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements
and reviews.
Designers
Work expirience:
10 to 15+ years work experience in electrical engineering for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Heavy
industrial projects, in an EPC environment. Knowledge and experience of applying Canadian Electrical
Code.
Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute.
2D/3D AutoCAD, Microstation
Responsibilities:
Responsible designer for a project to carry out FEED, EDS, detail engineering, including man-hour
estimate, scheduling and progress reporting.
Duties include preparation of material requisition, cost-estimates, and detailed engineering deliverables
such as:
Construction Work Packages.
Hazardous Area Classification drawings.
Single Line/Three line diagrams, control schematics, grounding and lighting drawings, cable/conduit/tray
routing plans, electrical/instrument location drawings, cable schedules, panel schedules and electrical
equipment data sheets.
Equipment sizing, cable sizing, voltage drop, motor starting and lighting calculations, load flow, fault
calculations, relay coordination.
Design of high/medium/low voltage distribution systems.
Electric Heat tracing design.
Technical bid evaluation/recommendation and Vendor document review.
consideration.
Sr. Electrical Engineer in Canada

Sr. Electrical Engineer
Work Description:
Headquartered in Singapore, Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider
focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to automotive,
computing, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, medical and mobile OEMs. Flextronics helps customers
design, build, ship, and service electronics products through a network of facilities in 30 countries on four
continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core
electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and vertically integrated with components technologies,
to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information,
please visit www.flextronics.com .
Responsibility:
Electrical/Hardware Engineer is responsible for design and development of electronics used in a

Smartphone and computing devices. EE may lead a small group of junior engineers in the development
of one of the electrical blocks of a smartphone. A Senior Engineer will write or guide junior engineers in
the writing of technical specifications and test plans for semi-custom integrated circuits and electrical
subsystem. This position will have the responsibility for electrical functionality of one of the major blocks
on the Smartphone such as Display, Power Management, Memory, Apps processor, Audio, Display,
EMC, and Signal integrity.
Major Duties:
The design and development activities include electrical design (processor, memory, display, audio,
power control, I/O, and accessories), ASIC specification, component testing / optimization, system testing
/ integration, product certification and transfer to manufacturing.
Evaluating potential component suppliers, by assessing each vendor's devices and comparing them
across several different criteria (electrical performance, component packaging, delivery timeframe, cost,
etc.)
Generating supporting design documentation for product development (Electrical functional spec, ASIC
specification, Test & Adjust specification, production specification, etc.).
Participate and support in detail design of schematic and PCB.
Test plan execution from the IC level, to the circuit block, and system levels to insure compliance with all
applicable specifications and requirements.
Developing and maintaining test platforms for hardware verification and software development.
Conducting environmental tests, providing component qualification support, and providing support to
manufacturing through mass production.
Working in a cross functional environment, for the timely development of components (display, speaker,
buzzer, microphone, battery, accessories, etc.) and providing support for SW development and
integration testing.
REQUIRED Basic Work Requirements:
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, or relevant background experience.

8+ years industry experience, minimum 5 years in a design contributing role.
Knowledge and experience high speed circuit design for mobile device products and computing devices.
Experience with schematic and PCB design.
Knowledge and experience in the certification of radio / cellular products to regulatory and telecom carrier
requirements.
Experience with supporting prototype builds and transferring design to manufacturing.
Experience in working with test labs and agencies for product testing and certification
Results oriented work ethic and the ability to work effectively and respectfully in a project team.
Good communications in oral and written English language
Additiona job requirements
Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Experience with Tier I embedded ARM SoCs and associated peripheral chipsets.
Experience with memory subsystem.
Experience with power Management and thermal management for mobile products
Experience with multimedia (Audio, Video, Display, Camera) for mobile products
Experience with connectivity such as HDMI and USB.
Experience with EMC certification and mitigation techniques.
Experience and knowledge of CAD tools for simulating high speed digital circuits (SI & EMC)
Mandarin language skills
Electrical Engineer in Canada

Electrical Engineer in Canada
Work Description:
Design Group has partnered with a dynamic manufacturing company to assist them in their search for an
Electrical Engineer.
Additional Requirements:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

· Design, feasibility studies and electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
· Writing reports, proposals and engineering calculations
· Providing mentorship to the team and responding to inquiries from the field
· Interacting with clients and sourcing new work
· Conducting inspections
We are looking for candidates with a B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience and
exposure to project management.
To apply for this position, please email your resume in dmacdonald@dg.ca .

Sr. Electrical Engineer in Canada

Work Description
Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time
are met
Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of
discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control
criteria
Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the
immediate project
Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria
Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet
objectives
Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering
Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities, and critical areas that impact on the work of
other units
Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and
adequacy
Work Requirements:
University degree in electrical engineering

At least ten (10) years of experience in electrical engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada (or eligibility)
Ideally have experience in the study, technical knowledge and design expertise of electrical distribution
systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries
Previous consulting engineering experience is an asset
Excellent communication skills are required (client relations, team project communications, proposal &
report development).
Chapter 4: MCQ’s in Mathematics
Part 1
1. Evaluate the lim (x^2 – 16)/(x – 4).
 a. 1
 b. 8
 c. 0
 d. 16
2. Evaluate the limit (x – 4)/(x^2 – x – 12) as x approaches 4.
 a. undefined
 b. 0
 c. infinity
 d. 1/7
3. What is the limit of cos (1/y) as y approaches infinity?
 a. 0
 b. -1
 c. infinity
 d. 1
4. Evaluate the limits of lim (x^3 – 2x + 9) /(2x^3 – 8).
 a. 0
 b. -9/8
 c. α
 d. ½
5. Evaluate the limit of (x^3 – 2x^2 – x + 2) /(x^2-4) as x approaches 2.
 a. α
 b. ¾
 c. 2/5
 d. 4/7
6. Evaluate the limit of √(x – 4)/√(x^2 – 16) as x approaches 4.
 a. 0.262
 b. 0.354
 c. 0
 d. α
7. Evaluate the limit of (x^2 – x – 6)/(x^2 – 4x + 3) as x approaches 3.
 a. 3/2
 b. 3/5
 c. 0
 d. 5/2
8. Evaluate the limit of (4x^2 – x)/ (2x^2 + 4) as x approaches α.
 a. 2
 b. 4
 c. α
 d. 0
9. Evaluate the limit of (x – 2)/(x^3 – 8) as x approaches 2.
 a. α
 b. 1/12
 c. 0
 d. 2/3
10. Evaluate the limit of θ/(2 sinθ) as θ approaches 0.
 a. 2
 b. ½
 c. 0
 d. α
11. Evaluate the limit of (1 – sec^2 (x)/ cos (x) – 1 as x approaches 0.
 a. -2
 b. α
 c. 0
 d. 1
12. Evaluate the limit (x^3 – 27)/(x – 3) as x approaches to 3.
 a. 0
 b. infinity
 c. 9
 d. 27
13. Evaluate the limit (3x^3 – 4x^2 – 5x + 2)/ (x^2 – x – 2) as x approaches to 2.
 a. α
 b. 5
 c. 0
 d. 7/3
14. Evaluate the limit of (4 tan^3 (x)/ 2sin(x) – x as x approaches 0.
 a. 1
 b. 0
 c. 2
 d. α
15. Evaluate the limit of 8x/(2x – 1) as x approaches α.
 a. 4
 b. 3
 c. 2
 d. -1
16. Evaluate the limit of (x^2-1)/ (x^2+3x-4) as x approaches 1.
 a. 2/5
 b. 1/5
 c. 3/5
 d. 4/5
17. Evaluate the limit of (x + 2)/(x – 2) as x approaches α.
 a. α
 b. -1
 c. 1
 d. 4
18. Evaluate the limit of (1 – cosx)/(x^2) as x approaches 0.
 a. α
 b. ½
 c. 1
 d. 0
19. Find the limit of [sqrt(x + 4) – 2]/x as x approaches 0.
 a. α
 b. ¼
 c. 0
 d. ½
20. Find the limit [sqrt(x + 9) – 3]/x as x approaches 0.
 a. α
 b. 1/6
 c. 0
 d. 1/3
21. Evaluate the limit (x^2 + x – 6)/(x^2 – 4) as x approaches to 2.
 a. 6/5
 b. 5/4
 c. 4/3
 d. 3/2
22. Evaluate the limit (x^4 – 81)/(x – 3) as x approaches to 3.
 a. 108
 b. 110
 c. 122
 d. 100
23. Evaluate the limit (x + sin2x)/ (x – sin2x) as x approaches to 0.
 a. -5
 b. -3
 c. 4
 d. -1
24. Evaluate the limit (ln sin x)/(ln tan x) as x approaches to 0.
 a. 1
 b. 2
 c. ½
 d. α
25. Compute the equation of the vertical asymptote of the curve y = (2x – 1)/(x + 2).
 a. x + 2 = 0
 b. x – 3 = 0
 c. x + 3 = 0
 d. x – 2 = 0
26. Compute the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the curve y = (2x – 1)/(x + 2).
 a. y = 2
 b. y = 0
 c. y – 1 = 0
 d. y – 3 = 0
27. The function y = (x – 4)/(x + 2) is discontinuous at x equals?
 a. -2
 b. 0
 c. 1
 d. 2
28. An elliptical plot of garden has a semi-major axis of 6 m and a semi-minor axis of 4.8 meters.
If these are increased by 0.15 m each, find by differential equations the increase in area of the
garden in sq. m.
 a. 0.62π
 b. 1.62π
 c. 2.62π
 d. 2.62π
29. The diameter of a circle is to be measured and its area computed. If the diameter can be
measured with a maximum error of 0.001 cm and the area must be accurate to within 0.10 sq.cm.
Find the largest diameter for which the process can be used.
 a. 64
 b. 16
 c. 32
 d. 48
30. The altitude of a right circular cylinder is twice the radius of the base. The altitude is
measured as 12 cm. With a possible error of 0.005 cm, find the approximately error in the
calculated volume of the cylinder.
 a. 0.188 cu cm
 b. 0.144 cu cm
 c. 0.104 cu cm
 d. 0.126 cu cm
31. What is the allowable error in measuring the edge of a cube that is intended to hold a cu m, if
the error in the computed volume is not to exceed 0.03 cu m?
 a. 0.002
 b. 0.0025
 c. 0.003
 d. 0.001
32. If y = x^(3/2) what is the approximate change in y when x changes from 9 to 9.01?
 a. 0.045
 b. 0.068
 c. 0.070
 d. 0.023
33. The expression for the horsepower of an engine is P = 0.4 n x^2 where n is the number of
cylinders and x is the bore of cylinders. Determine the power differential added when four
cylinder car has the cylinders rebored from 3.25cm to 3.265cm.
 a. 0.156 hp
 b. 0.210 hp
 c. 0.319 hp
 d. 0.180 hp
34. A surveying instrument is placed at a point 180 m from the base of a bldg on a level ground.
The angle of elevation of the top of a bldg is 30 degrees as measured by the instrument. What
would be error in the height of the bldg due to an error of 15 minutes in this measured angle by
differential equation?
 a. 1.05 m
 b. 1.09 m
 c. 2.08 m
 d. 1.05 m
35. If y = 3x^2 – x + 1, find the point x at which dy/dx assume its mean value in the interval x =
2 and x = 4.
 a. 3
 b. 6
 c. 4
 d. 8
36. Find the approximate increase by the use of differentials, in the volume of the sphere if the
radius increases from 2 to 2.05.
 a. 2.51
 b. 2.25
 c. 2.12
 d. 2.86
37. If the area of a circle is 64π sq mm, compute the allowable error in the area of a circle if the
allowable error in the radius is 0.02 mm.
 a. 1.01 sq mm
 b. 1.58 sq mm
 c. 2.32 sq mm
 d. 0.75 sq mm
38. If the volume of a sphere is 1000π/6 cu mm and the allowable error in the diameter of the
sphere is 0.03 mm, compute the allowable error in the volume of a sphere.
 a. 6.72 cu mm
 b. 4.71 cu mm
 c. 5.53 cu mm
 d. 3.68 cu mm
39. A cube has a volume of 1728 cu mm. If the allowable error in the edge of a cube is 0.04 mm,
compute the allowable error in the volume of the cube.
 a. 17.28 cu mm
 b. 16.88 cu mm
 c. 15.22 cu mm
 d. 20.59 cu mm
40. Find the derivative of y = 2^(4x).
 a. 3^(4x+2) ln 2
 b. 2^(4x+2) ln 2
 c. 6^(3x+2) ln 2
 d. 4^(4x+2) ln 2
41. Find the derivative of h with respect to u if h = π^(2u).
 a. π^(2u)
 b. 2u ln π
 c. 2π^(2u) ln π
 d. 2π^(2u)
42. Find y’ if y = ln x
 a. 1/x
 b. ln x^2
 c. 1/ln x
 d. x ln x
43. Find y’ if y = arc sin (x)
 a. √(1 – x^2)
 b. 1/√(1 – x^2)
 c. 1/(1 + x^2)
 d. (1 + x)/√(1 – x^2)
44. Find the derivative of loga u with respect to x.
 a. log u du/dx
 b. u du/ln a
 c. loga e/u
 d. log a du/dx
45. Find the derivative of arc cos (2x).
 a. -2/√(1 – 4x^2)
 b. 2/√(1 – 4x^2)
 c. 2/(1 + 4x^2)
 d. 2/√(2x^2 – 1)
46. Find the derivative of 4 arc tan (2x).
 a. 4/(1 + x^2)
 b. 4/(4x^2 + 1)
 c. 8/(1 + 4x^2)
 d. 8/(4x^2 + 1)
47. Find the derivative of arc csc (3x).
 a. -1/[x√(9x^2 – 1)]
 b. 1/[3x√(9x^2 – 1)]
 c. 3/[x√(1 – 9x^2)]
 d. 3/[x√9x^2 – 1)]
48. Find the derivative of arc sec (2x)
 a. 1/[x√(4x^2 – 1)]
 b. 2/[x√(4x^2 – 1)]
 c. 1/[x√(1 – 4x^2)]
 d. 2/[x√(1 – 4x^2)]
49. If ln (ln y) + ln y = ln x, find y’.
 a. x/(x + y)
 b. x/(x – y)
 c. y/(x + y)
 d. y/(x – y)
50. Find y” if y=aû.
 a. aû ln a
 b. u ln a
 c. aû/ln a
 d. a ln u
answer key part 1
Below are the answers key for the Uncategorized Multiple Choice Questions in Engineering
Mathematics Part 1.
1. b. 8
2. d. 1/7
3. d. 1
4. d. ½
5. b. ¾
6. b. 0.354
7. d. 5/2
8. a. 2
9. b. 1/12
10. b. ½
11. a. –2
12. d. 27
13. b. 5
14. b. 0
15. a. 4
16. a. 2/5
17. b. –1
18. b. ½
19. b. ¼
20. b. 1/6
21. b. 5/4
22. a. 108
23. b. –3
24. a. 1
25. a. x + 2 = 0
26. a. y = 2
27. a. –2
28. b. 1.62π
29. a. 64
30. a. 0.188 cu cm
31. b. 0.0025
32. a. 0.045
33. a. 0.156 hp
34. a. 1.05 m
35. a. 3
36. a. 2.51
37. a. 1.01 sq mm
38. b. 4.71 cu mm
39. a. 17.28 cu mm
40. b. 2^(4x+2) ln 2
41. c. 2π^(2u) ln π
42. a. 1/x
43. b. 1/√(1 – x^2)

44. c. loga e/u
45. a. -2/√(1 – 4x^2)
46. c. 8/(1 + 4x^2)
47. a. -1/[x√(9x^2 – 1)]
48. a. 1/[x√(4x^2 – 1)]
49. c. y/(x + y)
50. a. aû ln a
Part 2
51. Find the derivative of y with respect to x if y = x ln x – x.
 a. x ln x
 b. ln x
 c. (ln x)/x
 d. x/ln x
52. If y = tanh x, find dy/dx.
 a. sech^2 (x)
 b. csch^2 (x)
 c. sinh^2 (x)
 d. tanh^2 (x)
53. Find the derivative of y = x^x.
 a. x^x (2 + ln x)
 b. x^x (1 + ln x)
 c. x^x (4 – ln x)
 d. x^x (8 + ln x)
54. Find the derivative of y = loga 4x.
 a. y’ = (loga e)/x
 b. y’ = (cos e)/x
 c. y’ = (sin e)/x
 d. y’ = (tan e)/x
55. What is the derivative with respect to x of (x + 1)^3 – x^3.
 a. 3x + 3
 b. 3x – 3
 c. 6x – 3
 d. 6x + 3
56. What is the derivative with respect to x of sec^2 (x)?
 a. 2x sec^2 (x) tan^2 (x)

 b. 2x sec (x) tan (x)
 c. sec^2 (x) tan^2 (x)
 d. 2 sec^2 (x) tan^2 (x)
57. The derivative with respect to x of 2cos^2 (x^2 + 2).
 a. 4 sin (x^2 + 2) cos (x^2 + 2)

 b. -4 sin (x^2 + 2) cos (x^2 + 2)
 c. 8x sin (x^2 + 2) cos (x^2 + 2)
 d. -8x sin (x^2 + 2) cos (x^2 + 2)
58. Find the derivative of [(x + 1)^3]/x.
 a. [3(x + 1)^2]/x – [(x + 1)^3]/x^2

 b. [2(x + 1)^3]/x – [(x + 1)^3]/x^3
 c. [4(x + 1)^2]/x – [2(x + 1)^3]/x
 d. [(x + 1)^2]/x – [(x + 1)^3]/x
59. Determine the slope of the curve y = x^2 – 3x as it passes through the origin.
 a. -4
 b. 2
 c. -3
 d. 0
60. If y1 = 2x + 4 and y2 = x^2 + C, find the value of C such that y2 is tangent to y1.
 a. 6
 b. 5
 c. 7
 d. 4
61. Find the slope of (x^2)y = 8 at the point (2,2).
 a. 2
 b. -1
 c. -1/2
 d. -2
62. What is the first derivative dy/dx of the expression (xy)^x = e.
 a. –y(1 – ln xy)/x^2
 b. –y(1 + ln xy)/x
 c. 0
 d. x/y
63. Find y’ in the following equation y = 4x^2 – 3x –1.
 a. 8x – 3
 b. 4x – 3
 c. 2x – 3
 d. 8x – x
64. Differentiate the equation y = (x^2)/(x + 1).
 a. (x^2 + 2x)/(x + 1)^2

 b. x/(x + 1)
 c. 2x^2/(x + 1)
 d. 1
65. If y = x/(x + 1), find y’.
 a. 1/(x + 1)^3
 b. 1/(x + 1)^2
 c. x + 1
 d. (x + 1)^2
66. Find dy/dx in the equation y = (x^6 + 3x^2 + 50)/(x^2 + 1) if x = 1
 a. -21
 b. -18
 c. 10
 d. 16
67. Find the equation of the curve whose slope is (x + 1)(x + 2) and passes through point (-3, -
3/2).
 a. y = x^2 + 2x – 4
 b. y = (x^3)/3 + (3x^2)/2 + 2x
 c. y = 3x^2 + 4x – 8
 d. y = (3x^2)/2 + 4x/3 + 2
68. Find the equation of the curve whose slope is 3x^4 – x^2 and passes through point (0,1).
 a. y = (3x^5)/5 – (x^3)/3 + 1
 b. y = (x^4)/4 – (x^3) + 1
 c. y = (2x^5)/5 – 2x + 1
 d. y = (3x^5) – (x^3)/3 + 1
69. What is the slope of the tangent to y = (x^2 + 1)(x^3 – 4x) at (1,-6)?
 a. -8
 b. -4
 c. 3
 d. 5
70. Find the coordinate of the vertex of the parabola y = x^2 – 4x + 1 by making use of the fact
that at the vertex, the slope of the tangent is zero.
 a. (2,-3)
 b. (3,2)
 c. (-1,-3)
 d. (-2,-3)
71. Find the slope of the curve x^2 + y^2 – 6x + 10y + 5 = 0 at point (1,0).
 a. 2/5
 b. ¼
 c. 2
 d. 2
72. Find the slope of the ellipse x^2 + 4y^2 – 10x + 16y +5 = 0 at the point where y = 2 + 8^0.5
and x = 7.
 a. -0.1654
 b. -0.1538
 c. -0.1768
 d. -0.1463
73. Find the slope of the tangent to the curve y = 2x – x^2 + x^3 at (0,2).
 a. 2
 b. 3
 c. 4
 d. 1
74. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve y = 2e^x at (0,2).
 a. 2x – y + 3 = 0
 b. 2x – y + 2 = 0
 c. 3x + y + 2 = 0
 d. 2x + 3y + 2 = 0
75. Find the slope of the curve y = 2(1 + 3x)^2 at point (0,3).
 a. 12
 b. -9
 c. 8
 d. -16
76. Find the slope of the curve y = x^2(x + 2)^3 at point (1,2).
 a. 81
 b. 48
 c. 64
 d. 54
77. Find the slope of the curve y = [(4 – x)^2]/x at point (2,2).
 a. -3
 b. 2
 c. -2
 d. 3
78. If the slope of the curve y^2 = 12x is equal to 1 at point (x,y), find the value of x and y.
 a. x = 3, y = 6
 b. x = 4, y = 5
 c. x = 2, y = 7
 d. x = 5, y = 6
79. If the slope of the curve x^2 + y^2 = 25 is equal to -3/4 at point (x,y) find the value of x and
y.
 a. 3,4
 b. 2,3
 c. 3,4.2
 d. 3.5,4
80. If the slope of the curve 25x^2 + 4y^2 = 100 is equal to -15/8 at point (x,y), find the value of
x and y.
 a. 1.2,4
 b. 2,4
 c. 1.2,3
 d. 2,4.2
81. Determine the point on the curve x^3 –9x – y = 0 at which slope is 18.
 a. x = 3, y = 0
 b. x = 4, y = 5
 c. x = 2, y = 7
 d. x = 5, y = 6
82. Find the second derivative of y = (2x + 1)^2 + x^3.
 a. 8 + 6x
 b. (2x + 1)^3
 c. x + 1
 d. 6 + 4x
83. Find the second derivative of y = (2x + 4)^2 x^3.
 a. x^2(80x + 192)
 b. 2x + 4
 c. x^3(2x + 80)
 d. x^2(20x + 60)
84. Find the second derivative of y = 2x + 3(4x + 2)^3 when x = 1.
 a. 1728
 b. 1642
 c. 1541
 d. 1832
85. Find the second derivative of y = 2x/[3(4x + 2)^2] when x = 0.
 a. -1.33
 b. 1.44
 c. 2.16
 d. -2.72
86. Find the second derivative of y = 3/(4x^ – 3) when x = 1.
 a. 4.5
 b. -3.6
 c. 2.4
 d. -1.84
87. Find the second derivative of y = x^ – 2 when x = 2.
 a. 0.375
 b. 0.268
 c. 0.148
 d. 0.425
88. Find the first derivative of y = 2cos(2 + x^2).
 a. -4x sin (2 + x^2)

 b. 4x cos (2 + x^2)
 c. x sin (2 + x^2)
 d. x cos (2 + x^2)
89. Find the first derivative of y = 2 sin^2 (3x^2 – 3).
 a. 24x sin (3x^2 – 3) cos (3x^2 – 3)

 b. 12 sin (3x^2 – 3)
 c. 6x cos (3x^2 – 3)
 d. 24x sin (3x^2 – 3)
90. Find the first derivative of y = tan^2 (3x^2 – 4).
 a. 12xtan(3x^2 – 4)sec^2(3x^2 – 4)
 b. x tan (3x^2 – 4)
 c. sec^2 (3x^2 – 4)
 d. 2 tan^2(3x^2 – 4)csc^2(3x^2 – 4)
91. Find the derivative of arc cos 4x
 a. -4/(1 – 16x^2)^0.5
 b. 4/(1 – 16 x^2)^0.5
 c. -4/(1 – 4x^2)^0.5
 d. 4/(1 – 4x^2)^0.5
92. The equation y^2 = cx is the general equation of.
 a. y’ = 2y/x
 b. y’ = 2x/y
 c. y’ = y/2x
 d. y’ = x/2y
93. Find the slope of the curve y = 6(4 + x)^1/2 at point (0,12).
 a. 1.5
 b. 2.2
 c. 1.8
 d. 2.8
94. Find the coordinate of the vertex of the parabola y = x^2 – 4x +1 by making use of the fact
that at the vertex, the slope of the tangent is zero.
 a. (2,-3)
 b. (3,2)
 c. (-1,-3)
 d. (-2,-3)
95. Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation at the point (3,4) when x^2 + y^2 = 25.
 a. -3/4
 b. ¾
 c. 2/3
 d. -2/3
96. Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation at point (0,0) if (x^3)(y^3) – y = x.
 a. -1
 b. -2
 c. 2
 d. 1
97. Find dy/dx by implicit differentiation at point (0,-2) if x^3 – xy + y^2 = 4.
 a. ½
 b. -2
 c. -2/3
 d. ¾
98. Find the point of inflection of f(x) = x^3 – 3x^2 – x + 7.
 a. 1,4
 b. 1,2
 c. 2,1
 d. 3,1
99. Find the point of inflection of the curve y = (9x^2 – x^3 + 6)/6.
 a. 3,10
 b. 2,8
 c. 3,8
 d. 2,10
100. Find the point of inflection of the curve y = x^3 – 3x^2 + 6.
 a. 1,4
 b. 1,3
 c. 0,2
 d. 2,1
answer key part 2

52. a. sech^2 (x)
53. b. x^x (1 + ln x)
54. a. y’ = (loga e)/x
55. d. 6x + 3
56. a. 2x sec^2 (x) tan^2 (x)
57. d. -8x sin (x^2 + 2) cos (x^2 + 2)
58. a. [3(x + 1)^2]/x – [(x + 1)^3]/x^2
59. c. -3
60. b. 5
61. d. -2
62. b. –y(1 + ln xy)/x
63. a. 8x – 3
64. a. (x^2 + 2x)/(x + 1)^2
65. b. 1/(x + 1)^2
66. a. -21
67. b. y = (x^3)/3 + (3x^2)/2 + 2x
68. a. y = (3x^5)/5 – (x^3)/3 + 1

69. a. -8
70. a. (2,-3)
71. a. 2/5
72. c. -0.1768
73. a. 2
74. b. 2x – y + 2 = 0
75. a. 12
76. a. 81
77. a. -3
78. a. x = 3, y = 6
79. a. 3,4
80. a. 1.2,4
81. a. x = 3, y = 0
82. a. 8 + 6x
83. a. x^2(80x + 192)
84. a. 1728
85. a. -1.33
86. a. 4.5
87. a. 0.375
88. a. -4x sin (2 + x^2)
89. a. 24x sin (3x^2 – 3) cos (3x^2 – 3)
90. a. 12xtan(3x^2 – 4)sec^2(3x^2 – 4)
91. a. -4/(1 – 16x^2)^0.5

92. c. y’ = y/2x
93. a. 1.5
94. a. (2,-3)
95. a. -3/4
96. a. -1
97. a. ½
98. a. 1,4
99. a. 3,10
100. a. 1,4
Part 3
101. Locate the point of inflection of the curve y = f(x) = (x^2)(e^x).
 a. -2 plus or minus (sqrt of 3)

 b. 2 plus or minus (sqrt of 2)
 c. -2 plus or minus (sqrt of 2)
 d. 2 plus or minus (sqrt of 3)
102. The daily sales in thousands of pesos of a product is given by S = (x^2
– x^3 + 6)/6 where x is the thousand of pesos spent on advertising. Find
the point of diminishing returns for money spent on advertising.
 a. 5
 b. 4
 c. 3
 d. 6
103. y = x^3 – 3x . Find the maximum value of y.
 a. 2
 b. 1
 c. 0
 d. 3
104. Find the curvature of the parabola y^2 = 12x at (3,6).
 a. -√2/24
 b. √2/8
 c. 3√2
 d. 8√2/3
105. Locate the center of curvature of the parabola x^2 = 4y at point (2,2).
 a. (-2,6)
 b. (-3,6)
 c. (-2,4)
 d. (-3,7)
106. Compute the radius of curvature of the parabola x^2 = 4y at the point
(4,4).
 a. 22.36
 b. 24.94
 c. 20.38
 d. 18.42
107. Find the radius of curvature of the curve y = 2x^3 + 3x^2 at (1,5).
 a. 97
 b. 90
 c. 101
 d. 87
108. Compute the radius of curvature of the curve x = 2y^3 – 3y^2 at
(4,2).
 a. -97.15
 b. -99.38
 c. -95.11
 d. -84.62
109. Find the radius of curvature of a parabola y^2 – 4x = 0 at point (4,4).
 a. 22.36
 b. 25.78
 c. 20.33
 d. 15.42
110. Find the radius of curvature of the curve x = y^3 at point (1,1).
 a. -1.76
 b. -1.24
 c. 2.19
 d. 2.89
111. A cylindrical boiler is to have a volume of 1340 cu ft. The cost of the
metal sheets to make the boiler should be minimum. What should be its
diameter in feet?
 a. 7.08
 b. 11.95
 c. 8.08
 d. 10.95
112. A rectangular corral is to be built with a required area. If an existing
fence is to be used as one of the sides, determine the relation of the width
and the length which would cost the least.
 a. width=twice the length

 b. width=1/2 length
 c. width=length
 d. width=3 times the length
113. Find the two numbers whose sum is 20, if the product of one by the
cube of the other is to be minimum.
 a. 5 and 15
 b. 10 and 10
 c. 4 and 16
 d. 8 and 12
114. The sum of two numbers is 12. Find the minimum value of the sum of
their cubes.
 a. 432
 b. 644
 c. 346
 d. 244
115. A printed page must contain 60 sq m of printed material. There are to
be margins of 5 cm on either side and margins of 3 cm on top and bottom.
How long should the printed lines be in order to minimize the amount of
paper used?
 a. 10
 b. 18
 c. 12
 d. 15
116. a school sponsored trip will cost each students 15 pesos if not more
than 150 students make the trip, however the cost per student will reduced
by 5 centavos for each student in excess of 150. How many students should
make the trip in order for the school to receive the largest group income?
 a. 225
 b. 250
 c. 200
 d. 195
117. A rectangular box with square base and open at the top is to have a
capacity of 16823 cu. cm. Find the height of the box that requires minimum
amount of materials required.
 a. 16.14 cm
 b. 14.12 cm
 c. 12.13 cm
 d. 10.36 cm
118. A closed cylindrical tank has a capacity of 576.56 cu m. Find the
minimum surface area of the tank.
 a. 383.40 cu m
 b. 412.60 cu m
 c. 516.32 cu m
 d. 218.60 cu m
119. A wall 2.245 m high is x meters away from a building. The shortest
ladder that can reach the building with one end resting on the ground
outside the wall is 6m. What is the value of x?
 a. 2 m
 b. 2.6 m
 c. 3.0 m
 d. 4.0 m
120. With only 381.7 sq m of materials, a closed cylindrical tank of
maximum volume is to be the height of the tank, in m?
 a. 9 m
 b. 7 m
 c. 11 m
 d. 13 m
121. If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is known, what is the ratio of the
base and the altitude of the right triangle when its are is maximum?
 a. 1:1
 b. 1:2
 c. 1:3
 d. 1:4
122. The stiffness of a rectangular beam is proportional to the breadth and
the cube of the depth. Find the shape of the stiffest beam that can be cut
from a log of given size.
 a. depth=√3 breadth
 b. depth=breadth
 c. depth=√2 breadth
 d. depth=2√2 breadth
123. What is the maximum length of the perimeter if the hypotenuse of a
right triangle is 5m long?
 a. 12.08 m
 b. 15.09 m
 c. 20.09 m
 d. 8.99 m
124. An open top rectangular tank with square s bases is to have a volume
of 10 cu m. The material fir its bottom is to cost 15 cents per sq m and that
for the sides 6 cents per sq m. Find the most economical dimensions for the
tank.
 a. 2 x 2 x 2.5
 b. 2 x 5 x 2.5
 c. 2 x 3 x 2.5
 d. 2 x 4 x 2.5
125. A trapezoidal gutter is to be made from a strip of metal 22 m wide by
bending up the sides. If the base is 14 m, what width across the top gives
the greatest carrying capacity?
 a. 16
 b. 22
 c. 10
 d. 27
126. Divide the number 60 into two pats so that the product P of one part
and the square of the other is maximum. Find the smallest part.
 a. 20
 b. 22
 c. 10
 d. 27
127. The edges of a rectangular box are to be reinforced with a narrow
metal strips. If the box will have a volume of 8 cu m, what would its
dimensions be to require the least total length of strips?
 a. 2 x 2 x 2
 b. 4 x 4 x 4
 c. 3 x 3 x 3
 d. 2 x 2 x 4
128. A rectangular window surmounted by a right isosceles triangle has a
perimeter equal to 54.14 m. Find the height of the rectangular window so
that the window will admit the most light.
 a. 10
 b. 22
 c. 12
 d. 27
129. A normal window is in the shape of a rectangle surrounded by a semi-
circle. If the perimeter of the window is 71.416, what is its radius and the
height of the rectangular portion so that it will yield a window admitting the
most light?
 a. 10
 b. 22
 c. 12
 d. 27
130. Find the radius of a right circular cone having a lateral area of 544.12
sq m to have a maximum volume.
 a. 10
 b. 20
 c. 17
 d. 19
131. A gutter with trapezoidal cross section is to be made from a long sheet
of tin that is 15 cm wide by turning up one third of its width on each side.
What width across the top that will give a maximum capacity?
 a. 10
 b. 20
 c. 15
 d. 13
132. A piece of plywood for a billboard has an area of 24 sq ft. The margins
at the top and bottom are 9 inches and at the sides are 6 in. Determine the
size of plywood for maximum dimensions of the painted area.
 a. 4 x 6
 b. 3 x 4
 c. 4 x 8
 d. 3 x 8
133. A manufacturer estimates that the cost of production of x units of a
certain item is C = 40x – 0.02x^2 – 600. How many units should be
produced for minimum cost?
 a. 1000 units
 b. 100 units
 c. 10 units
 d. 10000 units
134. If the sum of the two numbers is 4, find the minimum value of the um
of their cubes.
 a. 16
 b. 18
 c. 10
 d. 32
135. If x units of a certain item are manufactured, each unit can be sold for
200 – 0.01x pesos. How many units can be manufactured for maximum
revenue? What is the corresponding unit price?
 a. 10000, P100
 b. 10500, P300
 c. 20000, P200
 d. 15000, P400
136. A certain spare parts has a selling price of P150 if they would sell 8000
units per month. If for every P1.00 increase in selling price, 80 units less will
be sold out pr month. If the production cost is P100 per unit, find the price
per unit for maximum profit per month.
 a. P175
 b. P250
 c. P150
 d. P225
137. The highway department is planning to build a picnic area for motorist
along a major highway. It is to be rectangular with an area of 5000 sq m is
to be fenced off on the three sides not adjacent to the highway. What is the
least amount of fencing that ill be needed to complete the job?
 a. 200 m
 b. 300 m
 c. 400 m
 d. 500 m
138. A rectangular lot has an area of 1600 sq m. Find the least amount of
fence that could be used to enclose the area.
 a. 160 m
 b. 200 m
 c. 100 m
 d. 300 m
139. A student club on a college campus charges annual membership due of
P10, less 5 centavos for each member over 60. How many members would
give the club the most revenue from annual dues?
 a. 130 members
 b. 420 members
 c. 240 members
 d. 650 members
140. A company estimates that it can sell 1000 units per weak if it sets the
unit price at P3.00, but that its weekly sales will rise by 100 units for each
P0.10 decrease in price. Find the number of units sold each week and its unit
price per max revenue.
 a. 2000, P2.00
 b. 1000, P3.00
 c. 2500, P2.50
 d. 1500, P1.50
141. In manufacturing and selling x units of a certain commodity, the selling
price per unit is P = 5 – 0.002x and the production cost in pesos is C = 3 +
1.10x. Determine the production level that will produce the max profit and
what would this profit be?
 a. 975, P1898.25
 b. 800, P1750.75
 c. 865, P1670.50
 d. 785, P1920.60
142. ABC company manufactures computer spare parts. With its present
machines, it has an output of 500 units annually. With the addition of the
new machines the company could boosts its yearly production to 750 units.
If it produces x parts it can set a price of P = 200 – 0.15x pesos per unit and
will have a total yearly cost of C = 6000 + 6x – 0.003x in pesos. What
production level maximizes total yearly profit?
 a. 660 units
 b. 237 units
 c. 560 units
 d. 243 units
143. The fixed monthly cost for operating a manufacturing plant that makes
transformers is P8000 and there are direct costs of P110 for each unit
produced. The manufacturer estimates that 100 units per month can be sold
if the unit price is P250 and that sales will in crease by 20 units for each P10
decrease in price. Compute the number of units that must be sold per month
to maximize the profit. Compute the unit price.
 a. 190, P205
 b. 160, P185
 c. 170, P205
 d. 200, P220
144. The total cost of producing and marketing x units of a certain
commodity is given as C = (80000x – 400x^2 + x^3)/40000. For what
number x is the average cost a minimum?
 a. 200 units
 b. 100 units
 c. 300 units
 d. 400 units
145. A wall 2.245 m high is 2 m away from a bldg. Find the shortest ladder
that can reach the building with one end resting on the ground outside the
wall.
 a. 6 m
 b. 9 m
 c. 10 m
 d. 4 m
146. If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is known, what is the relation of
the base and the altitude of the right triangle when its area is maximum?
 a. altitude=base
 b. altitude=√2 base
 c. altitude=√2 base
 d. altitude=2 base
147. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 20 cm. What is the max possible
area of the triangle in sq cm?
 a. 100
 b. 170
 c. 120
 d. 160
148. A rectangular field has an area of 10,000 sq m. What is the least
amount of fencing meters to enclose it?
 a. 400
 b. 370
 c. 220
 d. 560
149. A monthly overhead of a manufacturer of a certain commodity is P6000
and the cost of material is P1.0 per unit. If not more than 4500 units are
manufactured per month, labor cost is P0.40 per unit, but for each unit over
4500, the manufacturer must pay P0.60 for labor per unit. The manufacturer
can sell 4000 units per month at P7.0 per unit and estimates that monthly
sales will rise by 100 for each P0.10 reduction in price. Find the number of
units that should be produced each month for maximum profit.
 a. 4700 units
 b. 2600 units
 c. 6800 units
 d. 9900 units
150. Find two numbers whose product is 100 and whose sum is minimum.
 a. 10, 10
 b. 12, 8
 c. 5, 15
 d. 9, 11
answer key in part 3
102. c. 3
103. a. 2
104. a. -√2/24
105. a. (-2,6)
106. a. 22.36
107. a. 97
108. a. -97.15
109. a. 22.36
110. a. -1.76
111. b. 11.95
112. a. width=twice the length
113. a. 5 and 15
114. a. 432
115. a. 10
116. a. 225
117. a. 16.14 cm
118. a. 383.40 cu m
119. a. 2 m
120. a. 9 m
121. a. 1:1
122. a. depth=√3 breadth
123. a. 12.08 m
124. a. 2 x 2 x 2.5
125. a. 16
126. a. 20
127. a. 2 x 2 x 2
128. a. 10
129. a. 10
130. a. 10
131. a. 10
132. a. 4 x 6
133. a. 1000 units
134. a. 16
135. a. 10000, P100
136. a. P175
137. a. 200 m
138. a. 160 m
139. a. 130 members
140. a. 2000, P2.00
141. a. 975, P1898.25
142. a. 660 units
143. a. 190, P205
144. a. 200 units
145. a. 6 m
146. a. altitude=base
147. a. 100
148. a. 400
149. a. 4700 units
150. a. 10, 10

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