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Grade 1110 grade maths


The average weight of 8 persons increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 65 kg. What might be the weight of the new person?

76 kg B. 76.5 kg
C. 85 kg D. Data inadequate
E. None of these

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12 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Kevin Nash
12 Years ago

nswer: Option C

Explanation:

Total weight increased = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg.

Weight of new person = (65 + 20) kg = 85 kg.