Question 3881Deck General70% to pass
How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 180 feet.
The reason is that one "shot" of anchor chain is equal to 90 feet. Therefore, 2 shots of anchor chain would be 2 x 90 feet = 180 feet.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) 50 feet is too short for 2 shots of anchor chain.
B) 60 feet is too short for 2 shots of anchor chain.
D) 360 feet is too long for 2 shots of anchor chain.
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