The average weight of 8 people increases by 5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 65 kg. What might be the weight of the new person?

A    85 kg

B    80 kg

C    75 kg

D    Cannot be determined

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

 

Total weight increased = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg.

Weight of new person = (65 + 20) kg = 85 kg.

 

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