Question

The average weight of 6 men decreases by 3 kg. when one of them weighing 80 kg is replaced by a new man. The weight of the new man is

• A. 56 kg
• B. 58 kg
• C. 62 kg
• D. 76 kg

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 62 kg

The average of 6 men decreases by 3 kg, then totally 18 kg. The weight of new men = the weight of the replaced man = 18 .. 80 - 18 = 62 kg