The permissible stress for carbon steel under static loading is generally taken as
A
2,000 - 3,000 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
B
3,000 - 4,000 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
C
4,000 - 4,500 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
D
7,500 - 10,000 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
Correct Answer: 4,000 - 4,500 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>