Practice Test Discussion

Q)

The average weight of 21 boys was recorded as 64 kg. If the weight of the principal was added, the average increased by 1 kg. What was the principal's weight?

[IBPS (PO), 2015]


  • Explanation

    Here we can use the formula

    Average (A)=Sum of observations (S)No. of observations (N) ⇒ S=A×N

    According to the question,

    Sum of weight of 21 boys (A=64, N=21)

    ⇒S=64 X 21 =1344

    Later, Wieght of the principal is added, the average increases by 1 kg. (so A=65, N=22)

    So, sum of 21 boys and principal weight is

    ⇒S=65 X 22 =1430

    Now,

    The principal's weight =(sum of weight of 21 boys)-(Sum of 21 boys and principal weight)

     = 1430-1344

     = 86 kg.

    Hence, Option A is correct.

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