The average weight of 8 persons is incre

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average weight of 8 persons is increased by 2.5kg when one of them whose weight is 56kg is replaced by a new man. Find the weight of new man.

Options:

80 kg

76 kg

82 kg

74 kg

Correct Answer:

76 kg

Explanation:

Total increase in weight = 2.5 × 8 = 20 kg

weight of new man = 56 + 20 = 76 kg