Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average weight of six persons is 30 kg. If a new person joins this group, then the average weight becomes 28 kg. What is the weight of the new person?

Options:

22 kg

14 kg

15 kg

16 kg

Correct Answer:

16 kg

Explanation:

Sum of weight of 6 persons = 6 × 30 = 180 kg

After adding weight of new person , 

Sum of weight of 6 old persons and 1 new person = 7 × 28 196 kg

Weight of New person = 196 - 180 = 16 kg