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What does the number on a fire extinguisher tell you?

  1. How many years it lasts
  2. How big a fire it can put out
  3. How much it weighs
  4. How far it sprays
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Correct answer: How big a fire it can put out

A 10BC extinguisher can put out a larger fire than a 5BC one.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Portable fire extinguishers, page 31

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026