Given the following, what would be the maximum payload? Basic operating weight (BOW) = 100,500 lbs. Maximum zero fuel weight = 138,000 lbs. Maximum landing weight = 142,000 lbs. Maximum takeoff weight = 184,200 lbs. Fuel load = 40,000 lbs. Fuel tank capacity = 54,000 lbs.

Explanation

Payload is limited first by maximum zero fuel weight: 138,000 - 100,500 = 37,500 pounds. With 40,000 pounds of fuel the takeoff weight is 178,000 pounds, below the 184,200-pound limit, so zero fuel weight is the limiting factor. 43,700 would exceed MZFW, and 29,700 is not a limit here.