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Discussion Forum : Average - General Questions (Q.No. 11)
11.
The average weight of A, B and C is 45 kg. If the average weight of A and B be 40 kg and that of B and C be 43 kg, then the weight of B is:
17 kg
20 kg
26 kg
31 kg
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let A, B, C represent their respective weights. Then, we have:

A + B + C = (45 x 3) = 135 .... (i)

A + B = (40 x 2) = 80 .... (ii)

B + C = (43 x 2) = 86 ....(iii)

Adding (ii) and (iii), we get: A + 2B + C = 166 .... (iv)

Subtracting (i) from (iv), we get : B = 31.

B's weight = 31 kg.

Discussion:
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Shree Hema said:   1 decade ago
A+B+C=45*3=>A+B+C=135----(1)
A+B=40*2=>A+B=80----(2)
B+C=43*2=>B+C=86----(3)
Sub 3 in 1
A+86=135
A=41
Sub A value in 2 we get
41+B=80
B=31
Is this correct..
Pls anyone Reply me..


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