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10.
In Arun's opinion, his weight is greater than 65 kg but less than 72 kg. His brother does not agree with Arun and he thinks that Arun's weight is greater than 60 kg but less than 70 kg. His mother's view is that his weight cannot be greater than 68 kg. If all are them are correct in their estimation, what is the average of different probable weights of Arun?
67 kg.
68 kg.
69 kg.
Data inadequate
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let Arun's weight by X kg.

According to Arun, 65 < X < 72

According to Arun's brother, 60 < X < 70.

According to Arun's mother, X <= 68

The values satisfying all the above conditions are 66, 67 and 68.

Required average = 66 + 67 + 68 = 201 = 67 kg.
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Discussion:
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Ashu said:   6 years ago
@Jasmine.

You explained it very well.

Vinodh said:   1 decade ago
@Anwi.

40/0.5 = 80 man = 80*11/16 = 55 and son's age = 80-55 = 25.

Whether the answer & method is right or wrong explain anyone?

Vinod said:   1 decade ago
As arun said, his weight is greater than 65 kg, and mother said, his weight cannot be greater than 68 kg.
then value will be 65<=68
It means value is 66,67,68.
then Required average = 66 + 67 + 68 = 201 = 67 kg.

Mini said:   1 decade ago
@JASMINE.

You explained it very well.

Ashwini said:   1 decade ago
@jasmine

Explained very well. Thank you. :-)

Sathiya said:   1 decade ago
Can i explain like this

According to arun 65to72

then he's brother 60to70

He's mother 68

Then 65+72+60+70+68=335
335/5=67

The answer is 67 .
This method right or wrong explain anyone.

James silberschatz said:   1 decade ago
71+69+68/3=6.33

Suman said:   1 decade ago
I don't understand anyone explain again.

Raghavendar said:   1 decade ago
His mother's view is that his weight cannot be greater than 68 kg
but she cant said that >=68
so the solution is 66+67/2=133/2=66.5
answer is none of these..

Uma said:   1 decade ago
I got ans like tis way..., may i dont know whether is it correct r nt
view of arun avg=(65+72)/2=68.5
view of his brothers avg=(60+70)/2=65
view of his mother taken as=68
Therefore the avg of above three as=(68.5+65+68)/3=67


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