How to use this section: Each FE Exam problem-type (What to do) is labeled and a solution approach (How to do it) is detailed. A reference is provided to the appropriate chapter in the text Blank and Tarquin, Engineering Economy, 7th edition. These chapter references should be used for reviewing the text material.

Solved examples of FE-like problems using the solution approach are presented, followed by a link to similar FE exam practice problems. Once you understand the solved examples, you should proceed to the practice problems. Solutions for practice problems are available via a link at the end of the problem statements.

• What to do:Find P or F from Single Amounts (Chapter 2)
• What to do:Find P from a Uniform Series (A) and Vice Versa (Chapter 2)
• What to do:Find F from a Uniform Series (A) and Vice Versa (Chapter 2)
• What to do:Find P, A, or F from Uniform Gradient Cash Flows (Chapter 2)
• What to do:Identify Nominal and Effective Interest Rates (Chapter 4)
• What to do:Find an Effective Interest Rate from a Nominal Rate and Vice Versa (Chapter 4)
• What to do:Find P or F for Single Payments and Nominal Interest Rates (Chapter 4)
• What to do:Calculations Involving Uniform Series and Nominal Interest Rates (Chapter 4)
• What to do:Find P, A, or F from Non-conventional Uniform Series Cash Flows (Chapter 3)
• What to do:Compare Alternatives by PW or AW Analysis (Chapter 5, 6)
• What to do:Find the Capitalized Cost of Infinite Cash Flow Sequence (Chapter 5)
• What to do:Find the Capitalized Cost of Finite Cash Flows (Chapter 5)
• What to do:Find the Benefit/Cost Ratio (Chapter 9)
• What to do:Find the Present Worth of a Bond (Chapter 7)
• What to do:Find the Present Worth When Inflation is Considered (Chapter 14)
• What to do:Determine Asset Depreciation by SL or MACRS Methods (Chapter 16)
• What to do:Find Asset Book Value by SL or MACRS (Chapter 16)
• What to do:Find the Breakeven Point (Chapter 13)