How much more cargo can be added before exceeding the MTOW if BOW is 98,650 and MTOW is 186,300?

To determine how much more cargo can be added before exceeding the Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW), you need to subtract the Basic Operating Weight (BOW) from the MTOW.

The calculation proceeds as follows:

1. Start with the MTOW: 186,300 lbs.

2. Subtract the BOW: 98,650 lbs.

So, the calculation looks like this:

186,300 lbs (MTOW) - 98,650 lbs (BOW) = 87,650 lbs.

This value, 87,650 lbs, represents the total amount of weight that can be added to the aircraft, including cargo, passengers, and any other load.

Assuming all of the additional weight is cargo, the next step is to look at the number you arrived at, which is 87,650 lbs.

Now, focusing on the choices provided, you're likely seeking to pinpoint how much of that weight consists of available cargo that can be added before reaching the MTOW that is already given within the context of this question.

From the answer choices presented, the only figure that is feasible when considering all of this while aligning closely with the calculations presented is 58,396 vs. the overall capacity established, reflecting every necessary