Leo is planning a cross country flight for business. He plans to carry the
maximum capacity of fuel. At maximum fuel, he can only carry 47 pounds of
baggage, tools, and navigation gear. His laptop and work documents weigh
13 pounds. The aircraft tools weigh 9 pounds 4 ounces. His charts, flight
computer, log books, and other materials weigh 4 pounds 10 ounces. How
much personal baggage can Leo safely load?

Question

Leo is planning a cross country flight for business. He plans to carry the
maximum capacity of fuel. At maximum fuel, he can only carry 47 pounds of
baggage, tools, and navigation gear. His laptop and work documents weigh
13 pounds. The aircraft tools weigh 9 pounds 4 ounces. His charts, flight
computer, log books, and other materials weigh 4 pounds 10 ounces. How
much personal baggage can Leo safely load?

anonymous · Answer

47-13-9-4=21lbs    2lbs-14oz=20lbs and 2oz