What is the weight of 100 barrels of 17 pound per gallon drilling mud?

Correct Answer: Option C — 71.4 kips

Calculate weight: 100 bbl * 42 gal/bbl = 4,200 gallons. 4,200 gal * 17 lb/gal = 71,400 lbs. Since 1 kip equals 1,000 lbs, the total weight is 71.4 kips. This calculation is essential for maintaining accurate vessel stability and load distribution records during drilling operations.