PROBLEM $2\mathrm{.}4$

Two structural members $B$ and $C$ are bolted to bracket $A.$ Knowing that

both members are in tension and that $P=6$ kips and $Q=4$ kips,

determine graphically the magnitude and direction of the resultant force

exerted on the bracket using $($a$)$ the parallelogram law, $($b$)$ the triangle

rule.