1. 3 boxes have some average weight .when one box which weight 89kg is replaced by another box ,the average weight increases by 5kg .how much the new box weight?
- A. 104 kg
- B. 94 kg
- C. 84 kg
- D. 109 kg
Check answer and explanation
Answer: 104 kg
Explanation Let the original average weight of the 3 boxes = x kg So, total weight = 3x When a 89 kg box is replaced and average increases by 5 kg, New average = x + 5 New total = 3(x + 5) = 3x + 15 So the new box weight = (Old total - 89) + New box = New total ⇒ 3x - 89 + New box = 3x + 15 ⇒ New box = 3x + 15 - (3x - 89) = 104 kg