The report stated that more candidates attempted this question than question 17 even though it may not be described as being popular among the candidates. Their performance was also described as fair.  Many candidates were able to prove the co- linearity of points and determine the required ratio.
In part (b), as stated in the report, many candidates could not draw the correct diagram.  The report attributed this to their inability to interpret the question correctly.  Candidates’ expected responses were:

1. In the diagram,

                  
Taking the moment about X gave T2 x 20 = (500 x 8) + (100 x 12) thus
T2 = = 260N.  Since the body was in equilibrium, the total upward
force balanced the total downward force i.e. T1 + T2 = 100 + 500 which