Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The mean weight of a group of 44 employees in an IT company is 55 kg. If the weight of a new recruit be included, then the mean weight is increased by 250 g. What is the weight (in kg) of the new recruit?

Options:

66.25

64.25

62.25

60.25

Correct Answer:

66.25

Explanation:

Sum of weight of 44 employee = 44 × 55 = 2420 kg

After adding weight of 1 new employee

Total weight of 44 old employee and one new employee = 45 × 55.25 = 2486.25 kg

Weight of new employee = 2486.25 - 2420 = 66.25 kg