Question

The average weight of a family of five members (in kg) whose weights are 40 kg, 49 kg, 56 kg, 65 kg and 37 kg is:

• A. 51.4
• B. 50.4
• C. 48.4
• D. 49.4

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 49.4

First find the total weight:

(40 + 49 + 56 + 65 + 37 = 247) kg

Now calculate the average:

$\text{Average} = \frac{247}{5} = 49.4$

Answer: 49.4 kg