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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 ?

A) 70 kg B) 75 kg
C) 80 kg D) 85 kg

Answer:   D) 85 kg



Explanation:

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

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

Subject: Average - Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability
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