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      Question

      Average weight of all the people in a group is 62 kg. When

      two people of weight 68 kg and 82 kg left the group, average weight reduces by 1 kg. Find the number of people in the group now.
      A 26 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the number of people initially be 'n'.

      So, 62n - 61 × (n - 2) = 68 + 82

      Or, 62n - 61n + 122 = 150

      Or, n = 28

      Required number of people = 28 - 2 = 26

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