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      Question

      The average weight of 15 oarsmen in a boat is increased

      by 1.6 kg when one of the crew, who weighs 42 kg, is replaced by a new man. Find the weight of the new man.
      A 66 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 72 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 45 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 30 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Total increase in weight = Number of men Ă— Average increase = 15 Ă— 1.6 = 24 kg. Weight of new man = Weight of old man + Total increase = 42 + 24 = 66 kg.

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