Question
Average weight of 11 nurses is 36 kg. If the weight of
one more nurse is included, then average weight is increased by 2 kg. Find the weight of the newly added nurse.Solution
Weight of newly added nurse = (38 x 12) – (11 x 36) = 456 – 396 = 60 kg
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