UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

MATINA DAVAO CITY

PHILIPPINES

CIVIL ENGINEERS Removal Examination SET A

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 1:00
p.m.
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MATHEMATICS, SURVEYING & TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark
only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of
your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. GOOD LUCK.

NOTE: A times B is represented by A x B or A*B. A raised to the power of n

is expressed as A^n. All problems are 1 point each.

Situation 1: The following are alternatives based on 8% interest rate.

Machine A B
First Cost 5000 10000
Annual Maintenance Cost 500 200
Economic Life (years) 5 10
Salvage Value 600 1000

1. Which of the following most nearly gives the equivalent uniform annual
cost of machine A.
A. 1,705 C. 1,821
B. 1,650 D. 1,439

2. Which of the following most nearly gives the equivalent capitalized cost of
machine B.
A. 20,625 C. 11,250
B. 20,266 D. 12,500

3. Which of the alternatives is more economical?

A. Machine A C. Both are equally economical
B. Machine B D. None of the above

4. Find the general solution of the following differential equation: y” + 3y’ –

4y = 0.
A. y = C1e^4x + C2xe^-x C. y = C1e^4x + C2e^-x
B. y = C1e^-4x + C2xe^x D. y = C1e^-4x + C2e^x

5. Engr. Castañeda bought two cars, one for P600,000 and the other for
P400,000. He sold the first at a gain of 10% and the second at the loss of 12%.
What was his total percentage gain or loss?
A. 10% gain C. 1.2% gain
B. 12% loss D. 1.2% loss

6. Find the accident rate at a road intersection per million entering vehicles
if the average daily traffic is 584 and in the last 4 years, there were 2175
reported accidents.
A. 2986 C. 2914
B. 3070 D. 2551
7. A n e l l i p s e h a s
distance between the vertices is 8 and its eccentricity is 0.5. Find the
length of the longest focal radius from point (2,3) on the curve.
A. 3 C. 5
B. 6 D. 4
8. Find the derivative of y = x^(x^2).
A. y’ = [x^(x2 + 1)]*[1 – C. y’ = [x^(x2 – 1)]*[1 ln(x^2)]
ln(x^2)]
B. y’ = [x^(x2 + 1)]*[1 + D. y’ = [x^(x2 – 1)]*[1 –
9. Determine the total length of the curve rln(x^2)]
ln(x^2)] = 8 cosθ
A. 18.47 C. 52.57
B. 50.26 D. 25.13

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Situation 2: These are 5 vehicles passing a certain point on the observation road
in a period of 20 sec.
Vehicle Spot Speed (kph)
1 34.20
2 42.40
3 46.30
4 41.10
5 43.40

10. Compute the space mean speed in kph.

A. 41.05 C. 42.63
B. 44.80 D. 39.45
11. Compute the flow of traffic in vehicles per hour.
A. 1100 C. 900
B. 800 D. 1000

12. Compute the density of traffic in vehicles/km.

A. 21.92 C. 22.11
B. 20.09 D. 22.81
13. A p a r t i c l e m o v e
3t^2. Find the distance travelled by the particle from t = 0 to t = 2.
A. 20.36 C. 22.12
B. 18.23 D. 26.32
14. A m a n m a k e s a n d s
pesos. If n, x, and y are all increased by 10%, determine the percentage
increase in profit per day.
A. 14% C. 28%
B. 21% D. 30%
15. I n a m a n u f a c t u
Quality control procedure requires that three items from each batch of
products are selected at random and a batch is deemed acceptable if at least 2
of the three items are in perfect condition. Find the probability that a
particular batch will be accepted.
A. 0.876 C. 0.900
B. 0.081 D. 0.972
16. A r o a d i s t a n g e n t
from the point of tangency (A), another road opens towards the lake. From
the point of intersection of these roads to the periphery of the lake (point B),
the distance measured along this second road is 8 km. If the angle of
intersection of these roads is 30 degrees, find the length of chord AB.
A. 7.12 C. 6.46
B. 8.34 D. 5.12
17. I n a g a m b l i n g g a m e
coins are tossed, and he pays out P30 if either 1 or 2 heads show. What is
his expected gain?
A. P 12.50 C. - P 10
B. -P 20 D. P 25
18. A n e n g i n e e r o f f
a 3% discount for cash in 30 days. What is the simple interest rate?
A. 37.11% C. 39.31%
B. 38.51% D. 41.21%
19. Evaluate the limit of (x^3 – 27)/(x – 3) as x approaches 3.
A. Infinity C. 27
B. zero D. -1
20. Find the 2nd derivative, y”, of the implicit function 4x^2 + 8y^2 = 36.
A. 32y^2 C. 18x^2
B. 41/x D. -9/4y^3

21. How far from the x-axis is the centroid of the region bounded by one arc of
y = sin x and the x-axis?
A. pi/5 C. pi/10
B. pi/8 D. pi/6
22. S a n d i s p o u r i n g f
height is always 1/3 the radius of its base. At what rate in cm/sec is the
height increasing when the cone is 50 cm high?
A. 0.000785 C. 0.000447
B. 0.000214 D. 0.000354

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23. An airline company known for its promo fare receives on an average 9.7
complaints per day. Using Poisson probability distribution formula, find the
probability that on a certain day his airline company will receive exactly 8
complaints.
A. 0.1191 C. 0.2316
B. 0.3124 D. 0.1216
24. T h e o r i g i n a l
P12,000. The book value after 2 years is P82,690.90. Using SOYD method, what
is the life span in years?
A. 6 C. 8
B. 10 D. 9
25. I n a r o o m o f 3 0
the same birthday? Assume birthdays are uniformly distributed across the
year and there is no leap year complication.
A. 30% C. 60%
B. 40% D. 70%
26. A t a n g e n t s e g m e
circle), a secant segment is drawn, measuring 12.5 units long. How long is
the external part of this secant segment?
A. 3.8 C. 2.5
B. 8.0 D. 4.8
Situation 3: A man is planning to make an annual deposit starting at the end of 1 st
year expecting to have a savings worth 400,000 pesos after 10 years. However, due
to certain circumstances, the first deposit of the same amount was made at the
beginning of the fifth year and was terminated after the sixth deposit. As a
result, the accumulated amount after ten years is 50% less than what is expected.
Assume that money is compounded annually.
27. What is the nominal interest rate?
A. 15.67% C. 12%
B. 14.43% D. 17.65%
28. What is the annual deposit made?
A. 19,065.98 C. 20,256.52
B. 17,301.16 D. 22,793.67
29. Determine the accumulated amount of actual deposits after 9 years.
A. 169,744.92 C. 184,974.94
B. 161,921.80 D. 174,787.11
30. A - 3 % g r a d e m e e t
overpass bridge whose underside is at elev. 152.74 m. What is the longest
parabolic curve that can be used to connect the two grades and at the same
time provide at least 5m of clearance under the bridge at its centerline?
A. 145 m C. 155 m
B. 150 m D. 160 m

31. A right circular cone has an altitude of 75 cm and a diameter of 60 cm. If

the base is on the top, determine the depth of the liquid surface from the
vertex if 15000 cc of water is poured into it.
A. 54.3 cm C. 48.9 cm
B. 30.5 cm D. 44.7 cm

32. A vehicle was stopped in 1.4 sec by fully jamming the brakes and the skid
mark measured 7m. Determine the average skid resistance on the level pavement
surface.
A. 0.728 C. 0.525
B. 0.272 D. 0.437
33. A v e r t i c a l s u
length of curve for a sight distance of 100 m.
A. 94.29 m C. 105.71 m
B. 93.94 m D. 106.06 m
34. A s p i r a l e a s t m e n
radius of 300 m. Determine the offset distance from the tangent to the
second quarter point of the spiral.
A. 0.09 m C. 0.69 m
B. 2.34 m D. 5.56 m
35. A s p i r a l c u r v e h a
circular curve. Find the allowable speed of the vehicle passing thru the
spiral without overturning.
A. 73.17 kph C. 65.83 kph
B. 82.56 kph D. 88.29 kph

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36. Compute the tensile stress of a rigid concrete pavement without any dowels
across the joint if it is subjected to a wheel load of 58 kN. Thickness of
the rigid pavement is 350 mm.
A. 2.22 MPa C. 1.42 MPa
B. 1.12 MPa D. 0.86 MPa
37. I t i s d e f i n e d a s
point in time.
A. Traffic Flow C. Space mean speed
B. Density D. Volume
38. I t i s u s e d t o d
section of road.
A. Average Speed C. Space Mean Speed
B. Time Mean Speed D. Traffic Flow
39. I t i s d e f i n e d
a specified point on the road with a unit of time per vehicle.
A. Queue C. Flow
B. Time Headway D. Spacing
40. W h i c h t r a f f i
travelling?
A. Informative C. Warning
B. Regulatory D. None of the above
41. Which of the following should be the shape of YIELD signs?
A. Round C. Octagonal
B. Inverted Equilateral Triangle D. Rectangular
42. Which of the following signs are round and blue in color?
A. Obligatory signs C. Priority signs
B. Prohibition signs D. Warning signs
43. How many words may be allowed in pavement markings?
A. Not more than 2 C. Not more than 4
B. Not more than 3 D. Not more than 5
44. Letters and numerals used on high speed highways shall measure at least ____.
A. 2 m C. 4 m
B. 3 m D. 5 m
45. I f t h e v e r t i c a
the staff intercept for a tacheometer with k = 100 & c = 0?
A. 1 C. 4
B. 5 D. 2
Situation 4: Three trials of the measured angle between two points A and B were
observed and the following data were recorded.
Trials Measured Angle Time
1 40°31’ 9:00
2 40°34’ 9:03
3 40°36’ 9:06

46. Find the probable error.

A. ±0.98’ C. ±2.52’
B. ±1.45’ D. ±0.67’
47. Determine the standard deviation.
A. ±0.98’ C. ±2.52’
B. ±1.45’ D. ±0.67’
48. Determine the standard error.
A. ±0.98’ C. ±2.52’
B. ±1.45’ D. ±0.67’
49. G i v e n t w o v e c t o r s ,
of M so that the two vectors will be perpendicular to each other.
A. 1.0 C. 1.4
B. 1.2 D. 1.8
50. A p y r a m i d w i t h a
1500 sq cm. What is the area of its base?
A. 900 sq cm C. 800 sq cm
B. 920 sq cm D. 880 sq cm
51. T r i a n g l e A B C i s
a point D such that BD = AB. If AD = CD, find the angle ABC.
A. 36° C. 72°
B. 48° D. 62°
Situation 5: A long strip of tin 30 cm wide is to be made into a gutter.
52. Find the area of rectangular gutter for greatest carrying capacity.
A. 112 sq cm C. 143 sq cm
B. 130 sq cm D. 320 sq cm
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53. Find the area of trapezoidal gutter for greatest carrying capacity.
A. 112 sq cm C. 143 sq cm
B. 130 sq cm D. 320 sq cm
54. Find the area of the gutter for greatest carrying capacity.
A. 112 sq cm C. 143 sq cm
B. 130 sq cm D. 320 sq cm
55. A p l y w o o d m a n u
and material cost of P300.00. The fixed charges on business are P500,000.00
a month and the variable cost is P50.00 per piece. If the plywood sells
P600.00 each, how many pieces must be produced each year for the manufacturer
to break- even.
A. 3,000 C. 2,500
B. 30,000 D. 25,000
56. A 1 5 c m b y 2 0
so that the opposite vertices coincide. Find the length of the fold.
A. 22.25 cm C. 19.25 cm
B. 18.75 cm D. 21.50 cm
57. A c i r c l e h a s i t s c
Find the ordinate of the point of tangency.
A. 61/25 C. 63/25
B. 67/25 D. 71/25
Situation 6: To adjust a dumpy level by peg method of adjustment, two points A and
B were set up. With the instrument near at point A, the rod reading at A was 1.515
m and the foresight at B is 2.064 m. The level is transferred near B and the
backsight at B was 1.459 m while the rod reading at A was 0.948 m.
58. What is the difference in elevation between A and B?
A. 0.511 m C. 0.549 m
B. 0.582 m D. 0.530 m
59. What is the error in line of sight?
A. 0.019 m C. 0.029 m
B. 0.014 m D. 0.024 m
60. D e t e r m i n e t h e c
the instrument near at point A.
A. 2.083 m C. 1.515 m
B. 2.045 m D. 2.064 m
61. T h e p r o b a b i l i
that it owns a VCR is 0.71. The probability that it owns both a washing
machine and a VCR is 0.58. What is the probability that a randomly selected
family owns a washing machine or a VCR?
A. 0.942 C. 0.910
B. 0.954 D. 0.936
62. T h e t o p o f t h e t o
of 24°. The observer rides a boat crossing the river and moves at the
constant speed of 4.5 m/s. After 1 min. and 15 sec., at point B, the top of the
tower is again sighted and the angle of elevation is found to be 59°. Points A and
B are on the same horizontal plane with the base of the tower and these
three points mentioned as well as the top of the tower lie on a vertical plane.
How high is the tower in m?
A. 275.5 C. 196.2
B. 267.2 D. 205.1
63. T o w e r C i s l o c a t
road to the base of the tower. Two points A and B are the observation points
on the centerline of the road and these points and the base of the tower are
on the same level plane with the base of the tower. At A, the angle of
elevation of the top of the tower is 20°, while at B, 200 m from A, the angle of
elevation of the top of the tower is 30°. How high is the tower?
A. 182.3 C. 176.2
B. 215.3 D. 192.3
64. T h e r e a r e 3 7
Construction Company (CCC) consisting of an odd number of male applicants.
If an equal number of male and female engineers shall be hired for gender
equality, 3 ladies will be left out. How many men applied?
A. 17 C. 20
B. 19 D. 18
65. A b u s i n e s s m a n
annual return estimated is P14,000 for each year of the next 8 years.
Compute the benefit cost ratio if the annual interest is 18%.

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 A. 1.24 C. 1.18
B. 1.34 D. 1.21
66. A b o x o f e l e
standards and 4 which do not. If three items are selected at random from the
box, what is the probability that all three pass international product
standards?
A. 0.4912 C. 0.3125
B. 0.5124 D. 0.4127
67. A r a n d o m s a m p l e
Muslims. What is the probability that exactly 6 persons in the sample are
Muslims?
A. 0.1051 C. 0.3241
B. 0.2041 D. 0.2582

68. An observer on top of a cliff 120 m above sea level noted that two ships due
east of him have angles of depression of 30°15’ and 62°41’, respectively.
How far apart are the ships?
A. 164 m C. 198 m
B. 144 m D. 156 m
69. F i n d t h e c a p i
is P10,000, with a useful life of 15 years at 5%.
A. 183,416 C. 294,854
B. 120,386 D. 309,583

70. Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence whose first term is 12 and whose
common ratio is 0.5.
A. 3/32 C. 5/32
B. 5/16 D. 3/16
71. A s p h e r i c a l w e d g e
volume of the spherical wedge in m^3.
A. 17.22 C. 20.48
B. 22.54 D. 19.82
72. A t a w a r e h o u s e
boxes. Five boxes contains a $700 television sets, 25 boxes contains $540
camcorders, and the remaining boxes contain $260 cameras. What should a
customer willing to pay to participate in the sale?
A. $320 C. $375
B. $408 D. $352

73. A proposed manufacturing plant will require a fixed capital investment of P8

M and an estimated working capital of P1.5 M. If the annual profit is P2 M
and the annual depreciation is estimated to be 8% of the fixed capital
investment, compute the rate of return on the total investment.
A. 12.97% C. 18.44%
B. 14.32% D. 16.45%

74. A job can be done in 14 days by a crew of 9 men working 10 hours a day. How
long will a crew of 12 men working 7 hours a day take to finish the same
job?
A. 13 days C. 16 days
B. 15 days D. 18 days

75. What is the x-intercept of the line 2x/5 + 3y/7 – 3/8 = 0?

A. 14/15 C. 15/16
B. 7/8 D. -7/8