You have steamed 607 miles at 17.0 knots, and consumed 121 tons of fuel. If you have 479 tons of usable fuel remaining, how far can you steam at 14.5 knots?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 3303 miles
Determine initial fuel rate per distance, and use Bowditch's cubic speed-consumption factor to project range on remaining fuel at 14.5 knots, yielding 3303 miles.
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