Question

    Average weight of a team of 11 persons is 32 kg. When

    one more person joins the team, the average weight of the team increases by 5 kg. Find the weight of new person
    A 90 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 95 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 92 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 98 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sum of weights of 11 persons = 32 × 11 = 352 kg Sum of weights of 12 persons = (32 + 5) × 12 = 444 kg Weight of new person = 444 – 352 = 92 kg

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