Question

    Average weight of a team of 16 persons is 37 kg. When

    one more person joins the team, the average weight of the team increases by 4 kg. Find the weight of new person
    A 115 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 95 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 105 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 85 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sum of weights of 16 persons = 37 × 16 = 592 kg Sum of weights of 17 persons = (37 + 4) × 17 = 697 kg Weight of new person = 697 – 592 = 105 kg

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