Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average weight of 8 persons increased by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighting 45 kg. What is the weight of the new person?

Options:

63 kg

60 kg

65 kg

62 kg

Correct Answer:

65 kg

Explanation:

Total weight increased when a new person is added = 8 x 2.5 = 20 kg

Weight of replaced person is 45 kg

⇒ Then weight of new person = 45 + 20 = 65 kg