A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005 per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70°F, and a cargo temperature of 90°F is expected at the discharge port, how many barrels would you expect to unload if you loaded 10,000 barrels?

Correct Answer: Option D — 10,100

Cargo expansion due to temperature increases is determined by multiplying initial volume by the expansion coefficient and temperature delta (10,000 bbls × 0.0005 × 20°F increase = 100 barrels expansion; loaded 10,000 plus 100 expansion equals 10,100 barrels expected at discharge).