Problem
In a mixed company of Malaysians, Vietnamese, Singaporeans, Thais, and Filipinos, the Malaysians are one less than 1/3 of the Filipinos; and three less than half the Vietnamese. The Filipinos and Thais outnumber the Singaporeans and Vietnamese by 3. The Singaporeans and Filipinos form one less than half the company, and the Singaporeans and Vietnamese form 7/16 of the company. How many persons of each nationality were there?
 

Problem
Albert is as old as Bryan will be when Albert is twice as old as Bryan was when Albert's age was half the sum of their present ages. Bryan is as old as Albert was when Bryan was half the age he will be ten years from now. How old are Albert and Bryan?
 

Problem
Mary is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old as Anna was when Mary was as old as Anna is now. How old is Anna now?
 

Problem 917
For the structure in Problem 916, calculate the maximum compressive stress in bar ABC if its cross section is 200 mm square.
 

Problem 916
For the structure shown in Figure P-916 is hinged to fixed supports at A and E. Compute the maximum compressive stress developed in bar BDE if its cross section is 200 mm square. Neglect the weights of the members.
 

Problem 915
For the structure in Problem 914, compute the maximum tensile stress developed in bar CB.