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A load W is to be placed on the 60-lb plate. Determine the magnitude of W and the point where it should be placed if the tension is to be 50 lb. in each of the three wires. Include labels and units in your answers below. _______ _______ _______

Banks have stronger incentives to monitor loans sold without recourse than they do loans sold with recourse.

A contractual commitment to make a loan up to a stated amount at a given interest rate in the future is a loan commitment. 

If the duration gap (ADA-LDL) is zero, then the balance sheet of a bank is immunized against interest rate risk.

What is the main difference between a pass-through and a tranched securitization vehicle?

You have $10,000 to invest and you are considering investing in a mutual fund. The fund charges a front-end load of 2 % and an annual expense fee of .5 % of the average asset value over the year. You believe the fund’s gross rate of return will be 10% per year. If you make the investment, what is your annual rate of return net of expenses during the first year?      

Investors buying Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) issued by Fannie Mae are exposed to credit risk.

The hydraulic cylinder CF, which partially controls the position of rod DE, has been locked in the position shown. Knowing that θ = 60°, determine a) the force P for which the tension in link AB is 410 N, b) the corresponding force exerted on member BCD at point C.     Include labels and units in your answers below. _______ _______

The bracket shown is homogeneous. Locate the x, y and z coordinates of the center of gravity.    Include labels and units in your answers below. _______ _______ _______

Which debilitating brain disorder commonly causes changes in personality, mood, or behavior and for which there is no cure?