Steel Structure Design - Engineering

Q1:

For a single section used as a tension member, the given area is assumed

A 20% to 30% in excess of the net area

B 30% to 40% in excess of the net area

C 40% to 50% in excess of the net area

D 50% to 60% in excess of the net area

E 60% to 70% in excess of the net area.

ANS:C - 40% to 50% in excess of the net area

As per my knowledge 20 to 40% right.