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    Question

    The average weight of 8 students in a class is (x + 15).

    If the average of the first four students is 30 kg and the average of the last four students is 40 kg, find the value of (x + 25).
    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, The average weight of 8 students = (x + 15) = 8 * (x + 15) The average weight of first four students = 4 * 30 = 120 The average weight of last four students = 4 * 40 = 160 120 + 160 = 8 * (x + 15) 280 = 8(x + 15) 35 = x + 15 x = 20 x + 25 = 45

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