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The average weight of 12 person's increases by 1.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 62 kg. What might be the weight of the new person? A) 70 kg B) 76 kg C) 80 kg D) Data inadequate

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Total average weight increased= 12*1.5 = 18 kg.
so weight of new person will be= 62+18= 80 kg
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data inadequate
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12y-62+x=12y+1281.5
x=80
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Total increase in weight = 18 kg
New weight = 18+62 = 80 kg
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