A singly reinforced concrete beam of 25 cm width and 70 cm effective depth is provided with
18.75 cm2
 steel. If the modular ratio (m) is 15, the depth of the neutral axis, is
(A) 20 cm
(B) 25 cm
(C) 30 cm
(D) 35 cm

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Answer :

Answer: Option C

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