Question 1179 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 11,832 barrels. The net amount of cargo loaded is calculated by taking the volume of the cargo (12,000 barrels) and applying the volume correction factor (VCF) to account for the change in volume due to temperature. The VCF for this scenario is 0.0005, which means the cargo volume increases by 0.05% for every 1°F increase in temperature above 60°F. Since the cargo temperature is 88°F, the volume increase is 0.0005 x (88°F - 60°F) = 0.0014, or 0.14%. Applying this 0.14% increase to the 12,000 barrels results in a net cargo amount of 11,832 barrels, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they do not properly account for the VCF and temperature impact on the cargo volume.