Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and holds 4 and 5 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?

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Option B: 28. Floodable length data for holds 4 and 5 indicates that exceeding a permeability of 28 percent will result in the vessel sinking under those specific flooded conditions.