Question

    The average weight of 12 players in a team is increased

    by 1/3 kg, when one of the players whose weight is 55 kg is replaced by another player. What is the weight of the new player?
    A 57 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 59 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 62 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 65 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total increased weight = 1/3 × 12 = 4 kg Weight of the previous player = 55 kg So, weight of new player = 55 + 4 = 59 kg ∴  The weight of the new player is 59 kg.

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