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The average weight of 10 persons is increased by 3.5 kg, when one of them whose weight is 45.5 kg is replaced by a new man. The weight (in kg) of the new man is ____.

  1. A
    75.5
  2. B
    85.5
  3. C
    70.5
  4. D
    80.5

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Number of persons = 10
Increase in average weight = 3.5 kg
Total increase in weight = Number of persons×Increase in average=10×3.5=35 kg

Weight of the replaced man = 45.5 kg

Weight of the new man = Weight of replaced man+Total increase in weight

Weight of new man=45.5+35=80.5 kg

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The average weight of 10 persons is increased by 3.5 kg, when one of them whose weight is 45.5 kg is replaced by a new man. The weight (in kg) of the new man is ____.
A
75.5
B
85.5
C
70.5
D
80.5

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