On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of a box containing cargo is the weight of the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — cargo and box

Gross weight represents the total mass of a shipment, including the cargo itself and all packaging, pallets, or containers used for transport. Per standard maritime shipping practices and 46 CFR requirements for cargo manifests, this combined weight is essential for accurate vessel stability calculations, stowage planning, and determining total freight charges.