Question 2469 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) 0.57 foot. To calculate the GM (Metacentric Height) in this condition, we can use the formula GM = Displacement * tan(Angle of List) / Weight Lifted. Given: - Weight lifted = 10 tons - Distance of weight from centerline = 45 ft - Angle of list = 5.0° - Displacement = 9,000 tons Plugging these values into the formula, we get: GM = (9,000 tons * tan(5.0°)) / (10 tons) GM = (9,000 * 0.0875) / 10 GM = 0.57 foot The other options are incorrect because they do not match the calculated value of 0.57 foot, which is the correct answer based on the given information and the formula for determining GM.