A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?

Correct Answer: Option A — 9790

Calculate volume reduction using the formula: Delta V = V x Coefficient x Delta T. Here, 10,000 barrels multiplied by 0.0006 and the temperature drop of 35°F equals a 210-barrel contraction. Subtracting this from initial volume yields 9,790 barrels expected at discharge.