The average weight of 8 women increases by 2.5 kg when a new woman replaces one of them weighing 65 kg. Find the weight of the new woman.
| Question | The average weight of 8 women increases by 2.5 kg when a new woman replaces one of them weighing 65 kg. Find the weight of the new woman. | |
| Type | multiple_choice | |
| Option | 20 | incorrect |
| Option | 85 | correct |
| Option | 67 | incorrect |
| Option | 80 | incorrect |
| Solution | Total weight increased = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg. So, weight of new woman = (65 + 20) kg = 85 kg. | |