Final answer:
After combining the weight of the unloaded trailer and the ski boat plus gear, then calculating the tongue load, the GTW minus tongue load is calculated to be 3150 lbs. However, none of the given options match this, suggesting a possible error in the provided options.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of the trailer plus cargo minus the tongue load, we can use the provided information about the weight of the unloaded trailer, the ski boat with water skiing gear, and the tongue load percentage:
- Weight of unloaded trailer = 500 lbs
- Weight of ski boat and gear = 3000 lbs
- Tongue load percentage = 10%
First, combine the weight of the unloaded trailer and the ski boat plus gear to find the total weight:
Total trailer weight (loaded) = 500 lbs + 3000 lbs = 3500 lbs
Next, calculate the tongue load by taking 10% of the total trailer weight:
Tongue load = 10% of 3500 lbs = 0.10 × 3500 lbs = 350 lbs
Now, subtract the tongue load from the total trailer weight to get the GTW minus the tongue load:
GTW minus tongue load = 3500 lbs - 350 lbs = 3150 lbs
However, since none of the options match this calculation, there may have been a typo in the original question or answer choices. The closest answer from the given options to the correct calculation is 3500 lbs, but it should be noted that this does not subtract the tongue load.