Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average weight of nine persons is 25 kg. If a new person joins this group, then the average weight becomes 26 kg. What is the weight of the new person?

Options:

35 kg

28 kg

34 kg

30 kg

Correct Answer:

35 kg

Explanation:

Sum of weight of 9 persons = 9 × 25 = 225 kg

A new person joined them ,

Now , Sum of weight of 10 person = 10 × 26 = 260 kg

Weight of new person = 260 - 225 = 35 kg