[Solved] Dead weight tonnage of a ship (i) Varies with latitude and season (ii) Is more than displacement tonnage (iii) Is the difference between displacement load and displacement light Of these statements

Q.	Dead weight tonnage of a ship (i) Varies with latitude and season (ii) Is more than displacement tonnage (iii) Is the difference between displacement load and displacement light Of these statements
A.	i) and ii) are correct
B.	ii) and iii) are correct
C.	i) and iii) are correct
D.	Only iii) is correct
Answer» C. i) and iii) are correct

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