Your vessel's draft is 24'-06" forward and aft. The MT1 of your vessel is 1000 ft-tons. How many tons of cargo must be loaded in number 4 hold, which is 100 feet abaft the tipping center, if she is to have a 2 foot drag? (Note: drag = trim by stern), (tipping center = LCF) A. 120 tons B. 240 tons C. 300 tons D. 480 tons
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