A short column 20 cm × 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in

A short column 20 cm × 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20
sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm2 and 300 kg/cm2,
the Safe load on the column, should not exceed

(A) 4120 kg

(B) 41,200 kg

(C) 412,000 kg

(D) None of these

The correct Answer Is
(B) 41,200 kg