You have steamed 216 miles and consumed 19.0 tons of fuel. If you maintain the same speed, how many tons of fuel will you consume while steaming 315 miles?

Correct Answer: Option B — 27.7 tons

Fuel consumption follows the Admiralty Coefficient law, where consumption is proportional to the distance steamed, assuming constant speed. Using the ratio 19.0 tons / 216 miles = X tons / 315 miles, the total fuel required for the 315-mile transit is 27.7 tons.