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A pre-tensioned concrete member of section 200 mm × 250 mm contains tendons of area 500 mm2 at the centre of gravity of the section. The pre-stress in tendons is 1000 N/mm2. Assuming modular ratio as 10, the stress (N/mm2) in concrete is

  1. 11

  2. 9

  3. 7

  4. 5
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