Question 1230 Deck General

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A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?

A 9790
B 9994
C 10210
D 10410
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 9790 barrels. The reasoning is as follows: 1) The cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline has a coefficient of expansion of 0.0006 per degree Fahrenheit. 2) The cargo temperature drops from 90°F to 55°F, a change of 35°F. 3) Using the formula for volume change due to temperature change: V2 = V1 * (1 + coefficient of expansion * temperature change), we get V2 = 10,000 * (1 + 0.0006 * 35) = 9790 barrels. The other options are incorrect because: B) 9994 barrels is too high C) 10210 barrels is too high D) 10410 barrels is too high

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