Question 1975 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) 2,000 pounds. A short ton is a unit of weight that consists of 2,000 pounds. This is the standard definition of a short ton in the United States, as opposed to a long ton which is equal to 2,240 pounds. The short ton is the more commonly used unit of measurement for weight in the US, and is the appropriate unit for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other options are incorrect because: A) 1,000 pounds is not the definition of a short ton. B) 2,205 pounds is the definition of a metric ton, not a short ton. D) 2,240 pounds is the definition of a long ton, not a short ton.