Question 4315 Deck General

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The DEEP DRILLER, at 58.0 feet draft in sea water, discharges 200 long tons. What is the new draft?

A 55.55 feet
B 56.55 feet
C 57.05 feet
D 59.45 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 56.55 feet. To determine the new draft, we need to use the formula for the displacement of a ship, which is directly proportional to the weight of the ship. When the DEEP DRILLER discharges 200 long tons, its weight decreases, and the draft will decrease accordingly. The formula for displacement is: Displacement = (Weight / Density of Water) * 35.0 cubic feet per long ton. Rearranging this formula, we can solve for the new draft after the 200 long tons are discharged, which gives us the correct answer of 56.55 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in draft based on the given information.

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