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The average weight of P, Q and R is . If the average weight of Q and R is and that of R and P is , then the average weight (in ) of P and Q is:

  1. A
    42
  2. B
    40
  3. C
    43
  4. D
    49

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

From the given information, we can establish the sums of weights:Total weight of P, Q, and R:

Total weight of Q and R:

Total weight of R and P:

Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1) provides the weight of P:

Substitute into equation (3) to find the weight of R:

Substitute into equation (2) to find the weight of Q:

Now, calculate the average weight of P and Q:

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The average weight of P, Q and R is . If the average weight of Q and R is and that of R and P is , then the average weight (in ) of P and Q is:
A
42
B
40
C
43
D
49

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