The average weight of 21 boys was recordedas 64 kgs. If the weight of the teacher was added,the average increased by 1 kg. What was theteacher’s weight?(A) 98 kgs(B) 72 kgs(C) 64 kgs(D) 86 kgs About the author Serenity
Answer: So, average weight of 21 boys is 64 kg. So sum of their weight will be 64×21=1344. Now, let the teacher’s weight be x. So, average=Sum of no. /no. 1344+x/22=65 1344+x=65×22 1344+x=1430 x=1430-1344=86 Ans d) 86kg Reply
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So, average weight of 21 boys is 64 kg.
So sum of their weight will be 64×21=1344.
Now, let the teacher’s weight be x.
So, average=Sum of no. /no.
1344+x/22=65
1344+x=65×22
1344+x=1430
x=1430-1344=86
Ans d) 86kg