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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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Supon sam said:   6 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Vinod and @Jasmine.
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Rituraj said:   1 decade ago
Why aren't we assuming fractional values?

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

Mini said:   1 decade ago
@JASMINE.

You explained it very well.

Thiruppathy said:   9 years ago
@Anwi,

The answer is 133. Am I right?

Ashu said:   6 years ago
@Jasmine.

You explained it very well.

Harika said:   8 years ago
Nice explanation thank you @Jasmine.

Muneer said:   10 years ago
Can anyone explain in a simple way?

Jaya priya said:   7 years ago
Well explained, thank you @Jasmine.

Mandeep said:   9 years ago
Thanks Prateek for clear solution.


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