Deck General USCG Q#4759 (Set 150)

Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 91° and the wet bulb temperature is 87°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 85%

High ambient moisture indicated by a dry bulb of 91°F and wet bulb of 87°F yields a relative humidity of 85% on psychrometric charts, highlighting a significant risk of cargo sweat during transport.

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