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For Trip 3 to Egypt, if they have full fuel and have loaded everything on to the turbo prop plane, how much more cargo could they put on board? Review the Performance Charts above for assistance. Click on the letter corresponding to the correct answer.

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HINT:
1. The maximum weight is 120,000 lbs.
2. The empty weight is 90,000 lbs.
3. The total fuel weight is 25,000 lbs.
4. The weight of the cargo and passengers is 3,575 lbs.

A) 8,575 lbs.

B) 1,425 lbs.

C) 209 lbs.

D) 9,690 lbs.
HELP

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