The Sign in the Figure Weighs 200 N

question 32

Multiple Choice

The sign in the figure weighs 200 N.The boom is of uniform construction.If the force exerted by the hinge on the boom is 300 N and acts at an angle of 20º above the horizontal,the angle the tie cable makes with the positive x axis is

• A)~47º
• B)~137º
• C)~43º
• D)~163º
• E)None of these is correct.

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Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating the contribution towards covering fixed costs.

Fixed Costs

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Administrative Costs

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