You have steamed 201 miles and consumed 18.0 tons of fuel. If you maintain the same speed, how many tons of fuel will you consume while steaming 482 miles?

Correct Answer: Option D — 43.2 tons

Fuel consumption is directly proportional to the distance steamed when speed remains constant. Using the ratio 18.0 tons / 201 miles = X tons / 482 miles, solve for X. The calculation yields 43.17 tons, which rounds to 43.2 tons, adhering to standard fuel consumption estimation practices for maritime operations.