Practice Test Discussion

Q)

The average weight of 5 persons is decreased by 3 kg, when one of the man whose weight is 60 kg is replaced by a new man. The weight of the new man is?


  • Explanation

    Given,

    Average weight of 5 persons is decreased by 3 kg

    = 5×3= 15

    later, when one of the man whose wieght is 60 kg replaced by a new man

    = 60-x

    The weight of the new man is = (Avg weight of 5 persons =difference of new replacement)

    ⇒ 15 = 60-x

    ⇒ x = 45kg.

    Hence, Option B is correct.

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