SAL Institute of Technology & Engineering Research

Course:- B.E.

Economics for Engineers (3140911)

Question Bank
Q.1 Explain the different types of economic decision making CO1 1,2

Q.2 Define life cycle costing with its benefits. CO4 20

Q.3 Explain the different categories of cash flow CO2 36

Q.4 Define the difference between fixed cost and variable cost

Along with graphically representation CO4 14

Q.5 A borrower promises to pay Rs. 40000 at the end of 10 year

With an annual interest of 5% compounded at the end of

Each year.How much the borrower will receive today CO2

Q.6 Elaborate break even analysis with suitable example. CO3 78

Q.8 Critically explain the economic analysis in the public sector CO2

Q.9 Calculate the rate of return on investment for 8 month

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Terminal cash flow 70000 Initial cash flow 60000 CO1

Q.10 Calculate the rate of return on investment for 1 year

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Terminal cash flow 29000 Initial cash flow 32000 CO1

Q.11 Explain the process of decision making. Also describe its different stages. CO1 8

Q.12 Explain the method of debt repayment . Also describe suitable example. C02 45

Q.13 Explain the following

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1 Recurring cost 2 Non recurring cost 3 Incremental cost 4 sunk cost CO4

Q.14 Define the benefits of learning curve. CO4 28

Q.15 What is the sensitivity analysis . Define the process of sensitivity analysis. CO3 75

Q.16 Quantifying the cost benefits valuation in public sector. CO2

Q.17 Elaborate the nature of decision making. CO1 2

Q.18 Describe the different types of cost estimates. CO4 21

Q.19 Define the different categories of cash flow. CO2 36

Q.20 Computed the following.

1 Rate of return on investment

2 Depreciation

If ..Initial project cost =48000 , Estimated life =3 year, Tax=40%, Salvage value=6000 C02

Operating cash flow

Year1 year2 year3

Cash inflow 44000 41000 49000

Cash out flow 20000 22000 25000

Q.21 What is Simple cash flow methods. CO3 33

Q.22 Define the different role of decision making. CO1 7

Q.23 what all are the difference between cash costs and book costs CO4 18.19

Q.24 Define the difference type of estimating model. CO4 22

Q.25 Explain the different stages of computation of cash flow CO2 37