Question

    Average weight of 12 nurses is 32 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.
    A 57 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 58 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 68 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total weight of 12 nurses: 12×32=384 kg New average weight when one more nurse is included: 32+2=34 kg Total weight of 13 nurses: 34×13=442 kg Weight of the newly added nurse: 442−384=58 kg So, the weight of the newly added nurse is 58 kg.

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