Munchkins Ruling of destroy item with highest bonus

Question

On the table there are 2 items giving bonus of 4 and 5, the one with 4 is used and the one with 5 is carried and not used.

The card "Lose the card that gives you the biggest bonus", does it destroy the 5 or 4 bonus card?

Answer 1

Items that aren't in use don't give you any bonus.