A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 90°F (32°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net amount of cargo loaded?

Correct Answer: Option B — 8784 bbls

Standard volume is calculated at 60°F. The temperature difference is 30°F (90°F - 60°F). The volume correction factor is 1 - (30 * 0.0008) = 0.976. Multiplying the gross volume of 9,000 barrels by 0.976 yields a net cargo volume of 8,784 barrels.