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Averages question 25

In a class, the average weight of 30 boys is 50 kg and the average weight of the girls is 45 kg. If the average weight of the whole class is 48 kg, how many girls are there?

  1. 18
  2. 25
  3. 45
  4. 20
Answer and explanation

Answer: D. 20

Explanation: 30 × 50 + 45g = 48(30 + g) gives 1500 + 45g = 1440 + 48g, so 3g = 60 and g = 20.

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