The average weight of 8 person's increases by 2.5kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 65kg. What might be the weight of the new person?
A
76kg
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B
76.5kg
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C
85kg
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D
Data inadequate
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E
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B85kg Total weight increased =(8×2.5)kg=20kg. Weight of new person =(65+20)kg=85kg.