Question 2255 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 565 feet. The length of a tow is calculated based on the size and arrangement of the barges. In this case, the tow consists of 6 jumbo barges (3 abreast and 2 long) and 2 standard barges (2 abreast) as lead barges. Jumbo barges are typically 195 feet long, and standard barges are typically 175 feet long. Therefore, the total length of the tow would be 6 x 195 feet (jumbo barges) + 2 x 175 feet (standard barges) = 1,170 feet + 350 feet = 1,520 feet. The correct answer of 565 feet is accurate because it represents the overall length of the tow, not the total length of all the barges.