Question 1790 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 2.5". To determine the minimum size manila line required, we need to consider the weight to be held (932 pounds) and the safety factor (6). The formula for calculating the minimum line size is: Minimum Line Size = Square Root(Weight / (Safety Factor x Line Strength)). The strength of manila line is typically around 6,000 pounds per square inch. Using this value and the given weight and safety factor, the calculation yields a minimum line size of 2.5 inches in diameter. The other options are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate safety factor. A 2.0" line would be too small, while 3.0" and 3.5" lines would be larger than necessary.