Question

The average weight of 20 boys is 48 kg. However, the weights of three boys, originally 46 kg, 44 kg, and 38 kg, were incorrectly recorded as 'k' kg, 'k+2' kg, and 'k−4' kg, respectively. When the correct weights are used, the average weight increases by 0.5 kg. Determine the value of 'k'.

A 40
B 45
C 65
D 55
E None of these
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