34. Ifachord is selected at random on a fixed circle what P= 0.

6083
is the probability that its length exceeds the radius of
the circle? Assume that the midpoint of the chord is Another Solution:
evenly distributed over the circle.
A. 0.5 C. 0.866 P= >, (0.559(0.45*~ *)(x — 193] x 0.55
B. 0.667 D. 0.75 x=4

Solution: 37. If 2 marbles are removed at random from a bag

r2 + (R/2)2 = R2 containing black and white marbles, the chance that
r2 = 0.75R2 they are both white is 1/3. If 3 are removed at
random, the chance that they all are white is 1/6.
How many black balls are there?
A. 6 Cc 5
B. 7 D. 4

Solution:
Pst2 are white = 1/3
Pst2 are white P3rd is white = 1/6

(1/3) P3rd
is white = 1/6
P3rdis white = Y2
35. Suppose that 1 person in 100,000 has particular rare
disease for which there is a fairly accurate diagnostic
Thus, b=w-2
test. This test is correct 99% of the time when given
to someone with the disease; it is correct 99.5% of
the time when given to someone who does not have
w02 1
the disease. Find the probability that someone who (w+b)C2 3
tests positive for the disease has the disease. we2 1
A. 0.2% C. 99.9% (2w-2)C2 3
B. 19.8% D. 99%
w=6

Solution:
Hence,
P(has the disease) = 1/100,000
b=6-2=4
P(don’t have the disease) = 99,999/100,000

P(true positive) = 0.99(1/100,000)

8. The probability that RI instructor is late home from
= 0.000 0099
work on any day is 0.4, what is the probability that
the instructor is late home twice in a 5-day working
week?
A. 0.3546 C. 0.3645
P(false positive) = 0.005(99,999/100,000)
B. 0.3456 D. 0.3564
= 0.004 999 95
Solution:
P(tests positive) = P(true positive)
+ P(false positive)
P = (0.42)(0.63)(5C2) = 0.3456
= 0.005 009 85
13. In a CE review class, there were 120 students. 60 of
By Bayes’ Theorem
them are from Luzon, 20 from Visayas, and 30 are
P(has the disease | test positive)
from Mindanao. If three students are randomly
= P(true positive) / P(tests positive)
selected to get out of the room one after the other,
= 0.002 = 0.2%
what is the probability that all three are from
Mindanao?
A. 0.75 C. 0.0156
22. In an NBA championship series, the team which wins
B. 0.0145 D. 0.0126
four games out of seven will be the winner. Suppose
that team A has probability 0.55 of winning over the
Solution:
team B and both teams A and B face each other in the
championship games. What is the probability that
P = (30€3) / (1203) = 0.01446
team A will win the series?
A. 0.185 C. 0.292
44. Ina manufacturing plant it was found that 10% of the
B. 0.608 D. 0.590
output was substandard. Quality control procedure
requires that three items from each batch of products
Solution:
are selected at random and a batch is deemed
P=P4+Ps+Pe+P7
acceptable if at least 2 of the three items are in perfect
P=0.554 + (0.553)(0.451)(4C3) x 0.55
condition. Find the probability that a particular batch
+ (0.553)(0.452)(5C3) x 0.55
will be accepted.
+ (0.553)(0.453)(6C3) x 0.55
 A. 0.876 C. 0.90 Solution:
B. 0.081 D. 0.972 Qescape = 4 misses OR 3 misses and 1 damage
Qescape = (1/4)* + (1/4)3(1/4)1(4C3) = 5/256
Solution:
3
Psunk = 1 - Qescape = 251/256
: [0.90*(0.103-*)(3Cx)]
vw
ll
x=2
39. A multiple-choice examination has 200 questions,
each with 4 possible answers, of which only one is
40. A tennis tournament has 8 players. The number a correct. What is the probability that sheer guess work
player draws from a hat decides his first-round rung yields from 25 to 30 correct answers for 80 of the 200
in the tournament ladder. See diagram below. If the problems about which the student has no
best player always defeats the rest of the players and knowledge?
the second best player always defeats all the rest A. 0.1245 C. 0.1193
except the best, what is the probability that the B. 0.1321 D. 0.2122
second best wins the runner-up trophy?
Solution:
i First Second Finals Winner 30

P= S" (gpC,)(0.25")(0.75°*) = 0.1193

2 x=25

3
4
5 42. The probability that both stages of a two-stage
missile will function correctly is 0.95. The probability
6
that the first stage will function correctly is 0.98.
7
What is the probability that the second stage will
8 function correctly given that the first one does?
A. 0.931 C. 0.969
A. 1/2 C. 2/3 B. 0.965 D. 0.667
B. 4/7 D. 3/7
Solution:
Solution: P(1 and 2) = Pi - Pa
Let B= the best player
0.95 = 0.98 - Pai
S = the second-best player
P2/1 = 0.969

For S to win the runner-up trophy, he must see B in

the finals.
28. Studies have shown that 72.5% of apprehended
snatchers in Metro Manila are drug users. In a
; First Second Finals Winner random sample of 16 apprehended snatchers, what is
the probability that exactly 10 of them are drug
2 S
users?
3 A. 0.142 C. 0.245
4 B. 0.167 D. 0.139
5
6 Solution:
7
P = (0.7251°)(1 - 0.725)* (16C10) = 0.139
8,B B
4. Amanufacturer estimates that 0.25% of his outputs
IfB is the 8" player, then the slots for S = 1st to 7 of an electronic component are defective. The
Total number of ways for S = 7 components are marked in boxes of 200 units. Using
Poisson’s distribution, determine the probability that
For S to reach the finals, the slots forS = 1st to 4th a box contains 2 defective units.
Number of favorable ways for S = 4 A. 0.0236 C. 0.0345
B. 0.0654 D. 0.0758
Probability for S to win the runner-up trophy = 4/7
Solution:
25. Assume that a single depth charge has a probability uw = 0.0025(200) = 0.5
of 1/2 of sinking a submarine, 1/4 of damage and 1/4
of missing. Assume also that two damaging p*e-# 0.52e-9:5

explosions sink the sub. What is the probability that a —a = 0.0758

4 depth charges will sink the sub?
A. 251/256 C. 25/256
B. 51/256 D. 125/256
~. REVIEW INNOVATIONS CE Review for Nov 2022 — Preboard Exam 1

1. In 5 years, P1.8 M will be needed to pay for the building renovation. In order to
generate this sum, a sinking fund consisting of three annual payments is
established now. For tax purposes, no further payments will be made after 3 years.
What payments are necessary if money is worth 15% per annum?

a. 391,954 c. 518,358
b. 361,654 d. 581,583

? 18M = F;
———_~—

A 1
Fy
Fs = 1,800,000 = F,(1 + i)?
(1.15)? =1 2
F; = 1,800,000 = A or (1.15)

A= P 391,953.52

2. The first cost of a machine is P1,800,000 with a salvage value of P300,000 at the
end of its life of 5 years. Determine the total depreciation after 3 years using
Straight Line Method.
a. 550,000 c. 900,000
b. 600,000 d. 800,000

x (t) y (BV)
0 1,800,000

5 300,000

D; = 1,800,000 — 39 = 900,000

3. An equipment is bought at P420,000 with an economic life of 6 years and a salvage

value of P50,000. The cost of money is 12% per year. Compute the first year
depreciation using Declining Balanced Method.

“fs ‘| 50,000
K=1— |—=1- |——= 0.2986
FC 420,000 me
BV = FC(1—K)™
dn = BVin—y — BV
d, = BV, — BY,
d; = 420,000 — 420,000(1 — 0.2986)! = P 125,412

a. 125.412 c. 125,450
b. 124,450 d. 125,540
~| REVIEW INNOVATIONS CE Review for Nov 2022 — Preboard Exam 1

4. Amachine costs P100,000 with a salvage value of P20,000 at the end of its life of
8 years. Which of the following gives the depreciation at the 6th year using Sinking
Fund Method if money is worth 6% annually?

= EH Mi
~~ (+p"-1
_ (100,000 — 20,000)(6%)
Ga eR CT = P 8082.88
a. 8208.88 c. 56380.63
b. 8082.88 d. 53680.36
5. Find the future worth of P4000 the first year, increasing by P1000 per year. The
interest rate is 8%, and N equals 5.

4000+ 1000(x — 1
F= Yoo
4000 + 1000(x
saaote
1.08*
== DI, og)5 = p 34,298.92
x=1

a. 24,430 c. 23,343
b. 34,299 d. 29,334

6. A father wants to set aside money for his 5-year-old son's future college education.
Money can be deposited in a bank account that pays 8% per year, compounded
annually. What equal deposits should be made by the father, on his son's 6th
through 17th birthdays, in order to provide P5000 on the son's 18th, 19th, 20th,
and 21st birthdays?
a. 587.67 c. 728.76
b. 678.27 d. 872.66

Fy7 = Py;
A 1.087 —1 1.08* —1 |
“08 00 |yaq.0a)*
A= P872.66
| REVIEW INNOVATIONS CE Review for Nov 2022 — Preboard Exam 1

7. Slick Oil Company is considering the purchase of a new machine that will last 5
years and cost P50 000; maintenance will cost P6000 the first year, decreasing by
P1000 each year to P2000 the fifth year. If the interest rate is 8% per year,
compounded annually, how much money should the company set aside for this
machine?
a. 61,854 c. 66,584
b. 68,458 d. 16,584
Xn

_ A—G(x—1) oe .
P = 50,000 + > G+p* (~—G because it is decreasing)

P == 50,000
S80" + 2"6000 = 108
100062 = 1) = P 66,583.83
FOG, 585.
8. Operating and repair costs for some equipment will be P15,000 per year for the
3-year warranty period. Beginning in year 4, costs will climb by P2500 per year.
The equipment will be retired after 10 years. Find the present worth of these
costs if the firm's interest rate is 12%.
a. 131,955 c. 160,739
b. 113,595 d. 135,389

v
—
—

—
Le
+

—
-

P,y* 15,000 4 |
+.
+-

P,; :
vs 15,0004Grad.

P= P, + Py

p, ae= 15,000| 222 —1

10.12(1.12)2
»- 3 +G(x-1)_ Ss 15,000 + 2,500(x — 3)
SL +e (1 + 0.12)"
15,000 + 2,500(x — 3) 1.12? =1
10

p=) (+0127 1 15,000 aca

P= P 113,594.72

9. What is the smallest nominal rate to yield an effective rate of 10.15%?

a. 9.67% c. 945%
b. 9.71% d. 9.79%

r m

ER = (1+ —) -1
smallest r = r compounded continously

10.15% =e" =—1

r= 9.67%
Solution to Problem 29:
The only year in the 21* century that is a perfect
square is 2025
x* = 2025
x=45
The man is 45 yrs old in the year 2025
Age in year 2000 = 20 yrs old

Answer: [ 8]

Solution to Problem 66:

X = tickets sold to students
2x = tickets sold to non-student

60x + 110(2x) = 15,400

x=55
2x =110

Answer: [ 8 ]

Solution to Problem 64:

X1X2 = C/a
(1/3)x2 = -5/3
xX2= 5

Answer: [ A]

Solution to Problem 68:

X = oil price before the increase
y = fuel consumption before the increase

Fuel expenses before the increase = xy

Fuel expenses after the increase = (1.10x)(0.90y)
= 0.99xy

A 1% decrease of fuel expenses.

Answer: [ D ]

Solution to Problem 75:

Let S=sum of the 9 correct numbers

S+(10a+b) $+(10b+a)
=18
10 10
[S+ (10a + b)] — [S + (10b + a)] = 18
9a-9b = 18
a-b=2

Answer: [ 8 ]
Solution to Problem 2: Solution to Problem 20:
Expected profits: r term = ("Cn)(a"~”)(b™)
E; = 0.8(100,000) — 0.2(30,000) = 74,000 8" term = (2°C7)(2x)?0-7(-1/x)’
E2 = 0.6(125,000) — 0.4(20,000) = 67,000 8" term = (2°C7)(23)(-1)7 (x? / x’)
8'" term = -960/x*
Answer: [ B J
Answer = [8 ]

Solution to Problem 7:
In three significant figures: Solution to Problem 19:
A = 6.08? = 37.0 m? tis miles going downstream = to miles going upstream
Amox = (6.08 + 0.01)? = 37.1 m? 15
_9
Amin = (6.08 — 0.01)? = 36.9 m?
8+y - 8-y
Hence,
y=2mph
A=37.0+0.10 m*
Answer: [ C]
Percent uncertainty = (0.10/37.0) x 100%
Percent uncertainty = 0.27%
Solution to Problem 22:
Answer: [ A] 10%*1= 10%. 101 = (10*)? - 10 = (4)? - 10 = 160

Answer: [ C ]
Solution to Problem 6:

N= 50(30) = 22 days Solution to Problem 24:

70 t=L/160 + L/240
2L = v(L/160 + L/240)
Answer: [ A] v=192 kph

Answer: [ A]
Solution to Problem 8:
Load Capacity < 80,000
20x + 10y < 80,000 Solution to Problem 26:
a = number of leaps of aspin
Answer: [ D J k = number of leaps of labrador
a_4
—-=-— 7S a= Ak
Solution to Problem 11: k 3 3
Exponential Decay: Mode... 3... 5...
X (time) Y (Retained) 2 leaps of Labrador = 3 leaps of Aspin = L
0 100 1 leap of Labrador = LL
5730 50 1 leap of Aspin = +L
CA
9 X =19,905.6 years
( ZL)(a
+ 50) = ( FL)(k)
Answer: [ A] 3(4k+50)= 1k
k = 300 leaps
Solution to Problem 14:
Answer: [ A]
16, 48, 80, ... © AP with d = 32
Qn =a,+(n-1)d
ais= 16+ 14(32) = 464 ft
Solution to Problem 28:
Answer: [ D J A train that will leave NY at 12:00 noon will arrive in
WA at 4:00 pm. Suppose a train is about to leave NY,
upon leaving, a train that left WA at 8:00 am arrived.
Solution to Problem 17:
92+78+86+92+95+91=534 Hence, the train that will leave NY at noon will meet
trains from WA that left at...
534+x _ 534 4
7 6 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00
x=96 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Answer:
[ C]
A total of 9 trains

Answer: [ C]
Preboard No. 2 MSTE (Construction and Econ)

1. The process of the placing temporary shores under slabs or structural members form have
been stripped is called.
a. Shoring c. Reshoring
b. Formwork installation d. Falsework installation

2. The chemical reaction between cement and water which produces hardened cement.
a. Hardening c. Curing
b. Hydration d. Plasticization

3. The process of increasing the density of soil by mechanically forcing the soil particles
closer together, thereby expelling air from the void spaces in the soil.

a. Compaction c. Contraction
b. Consolidation d. Compression

4. The process of removing air voids in concrete as it is placed.

a. Compaction c. Tamping
b. Consolidation d. Contraction
5. The process of striking off the concrete in order to bring the concrete surface to the
required grade.

a. Finishing c. Screeding
b. Troweling d. Floating

6. A businessman wants to earn 7% on his capital after payment of taxes. If the income from
an available investment will be taxed at an average rate of 42%, what minimum rate of
return before payment of taxes must the investment offer to be justified?

a. 12.07% c. 7.21%
b. 21.70% d. 10.72%
Solution:

y = gross income

x = capital

taxes = 0.42(y — x)

Net income after taxes = gross income minus capital minus taxes

Net income after taxes = (y = x) = 0.42(y = x)

Net income after taxes = y — x — 0.42y — 042x

Net income after taxes = 0.58y — 0.58x

Net income after taxes = 0.58(y — x)

Income expected by the businessman = 0.07x

0.07x = 0.58(y = x)
0.65x = 0.58y
0.65x
y
0.58
y2=11207x (gross income is increase by 0.1207 of the capital)

Therefore, the rate of return is 12.07%

An electric replacement pump is being considered for purchase. It is capable of providing

200 hp. The pertinent data are as follows:
Cost = P3200
Maintenance cost per year = P50
Electric efficiency = 0.85
Life expectancy = 14 years
The pump is used for 400 hours per year and the cost of electricity is P0.04 per kilowatt-
hour (1 horsepower = 0.746 KW). Assuming the pump will have no salvage value, what
will be the monthly cost?

P 283.02 c. P 2858.47
b. P 238.20 d. P 2588.74

Solution:

400(0.04)(200)(0.746)
Annual cost =
0.85 +50
Annual cost = 2858.47

2 58.47
Monthly cost = a 238.20
 8. North Central Power & Light has just purchased a generating unit that comes with a 2-
year warranty. Once the warranty expires, repair costs are expected to average $3500 per
year. Find the Equivalent Annual Cost for the repair costs over the 15-year life of the
generating unit. The interest rate is 7%.
a. 3140.86 c. 2805.21
b. 2491.52 d. 1788.47

Solution:

*
oe

.
LU
-|

—
—

—
F3500

For the first 2 years, the company would not have any repair costs since it is still
covered with warranty.
Repair costs would only start at the end of the 3rd yr

1 2 3 4 c 14 5

, so fo sod 4
n'=15 BAC v
Frac

Frac = Fs00

rac (1.07)5 —1 — 3500 (1.07)'3 —1

0.07 ~ 0.07

EAC = 2805.21
15. A circle has its center at (3, -2). It is tangent to the line 3x + 4y - 26 = 0. Compute
the point of tangency of the circle.
A. (3, 4) cC. (6, 2)
B. (2, 6) D. (3, 6)
SOLUTION:

Equation of Tangent Line:

Sx + 4y-26=0 3x4 4¥-26= 9) aes.

my, = My = 2 4x-3y-18=0
4 3
Equation of Normal Line: x=6 ; y=2
y-(-2)=3(x -3) .
ay +6 =4x-12 Point of Tangency: (6, 2) |

4x-3y-18=0

18. Two identical semi-circles having a radius of 3Jcm are inscribed in a big semi-circle
having a radius of 6cm. The centers of the three semi-circles are collinear with each other.
If a smaller circle is placed such that it will be tangent internally to the big semi-circle
and tangent externally to the two semi-circles, find the area of the smaller circle.
A. 12.57 cw Cc. 14.14 cm
B. 6.28 cm D. 25.13 cm

SOLUTION:

UN
rs
ao (+3)
=3? +(6-1)
6-rt ‘. r+3 r=2cm
t ~~ Az=nr=n(2y

!Poe ‘ _A= 4m cm’ = 12.57 cm: |

3

25. Find the degree of curve of the central curve of an 80m spiral easement curve with
spiral angle at the SC equal to 12°.
A. 4 Cc. 6
B. 5° D. 7

SOLUTION:

= x —— If 8=6,,thenL
= L,

5 80 180 D= 1145.916)
= 6°
12° = RX 190.99
R=190.99m
27. The areas in cut of two irregular sections 65m apart are 36m? and 72m? respectively.
Base width is 10m, sideslope of 3H:2V. Find the corrected volume of cut in cubic meter,
using Prismoidal Correction.
A. 3449.69 m C. 3434.09 m
B. 3446.96 m D. 3459.09 m
SOLUTION:

Prismoidal Correction: G

G=Bla-ed—d) x
Convert the given areas into 1
an Equivalent Level Section. —----- ; ; TS.
A=bc + sc? ‘
36=10c,+1.5c,2- d,;=10+ 2x d, = 10 + 2x
c, = 2.59m d, =10+ 2(1.5c,) d, = 10 + 2(1.5c)
d, = 10+ 2(1.5)(2.59) d,=10 + 2(1.5)(4.36)
72 =10c, + 1.5¢2* 4g = 17.77m d, = 23.08m
Cc, = 4.36m
65 65
Veorreced = Ve ~ Cy = > (36 + 72) — 55 (2.59 — 4.36)(17.77 — 23.08)
Veorrected = 3459.09 m3

31. Engr. Don Romantiko desires to measure the height of a tower by observing a vertical
angle at point A. He then moves 54 m to point B towards the tower and observes the vertical
angle to be twice of that A. He again proceeds to point C, moving further towards the tower
still on the same line at a distance of 21m. The observed vertical angle of the tower at
this point is three times that at point A. Determine the angle of elevation of the tower at
B.
A. 19.11° C. 38.21°
B. 22.18° D. 41.23°

SOLUTION:

21 EC
sin@ sin20

_ 21sin20
ee EC =~ <ind
Ae a \8
r 54m

ewe 21sin20_ 75sin0

ue 7S CEC sind ——-sin20
ue sin28 sin® @ = 19.11°
a “ / FC = ai Angle at B = 20
“Ny . ’ sin
pele “\e Angle at B = 38.219
+ " {*
33. The distance from point A [(V6)cos6, (V¥2)sin@] to the center of ellipse is equal to 2.
If the equation of ellipse is 2x? + 6y* = 12, find the value of 4.
A. 15° Cc. 45
B. 30° D. 60°

SOLUTION:

Ellipse - center at the origin; major axis along the x-axis

2x2 + 6y? = 12 C (0, 0)
x2 y2 d? = [(v6 cos) - 0]? + [(V2 sin@) - 0]?
et27! 22 = [(V6 cos®) - 0]?+ [(V2 sin) - 0}?
6 = 45°

38. The process of moving soil or rock from one location to another and processing it so
that it meets construction requirements of location, elevation, density and moisture
content.
A. Loading C. Earthmoving
B. Hauling D. Grading

40. Halley’s comet has an elliptical orbit with eccentricity e = 0.967. The closest that
Halley’s comet comes to the sun is 0.587 AU. Approximate the maximum distance of the comet
from the sun, to the nearest 0.1 AU.

Solution:
ty

minimum maximum
distance distance .

Cc F Vv

| a + a :
c
a = 0.587 +c e=-
c=a-0.587 a d = 2a - 0.587
0.967 = 220:587 d = 2(17.79) - 0.587
d = 34.99 = 35.0 AU
a= 17.79 AU
42. is a type of thermoplastic lane marking designed to aid and provide motorist
with visual, audio, and warning on the road.

A. Chevron markings C. Rumble strips

B. Painted median D. Diagonal markings

46. Highway appurtenances designed to prevent vehicular penetration from the travel way to
areas behind the barrier such as to minimize damge to impacting vehicles and to reduce the
risk of injuries to pedestrians and workers.
A. Traffic cones C. Barriers
B. Delineators D. Temporary curbing