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The average weight of A, B and C is 60kg. if the average weight of A and B is 55kg and the average weight of B and C is 58kg, then what is the weight
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The average weight of A, B and C is 60kg. if the average weight of A and B is 55kg and the average weight of B and C is 58kg, then what is the weight of B?

A.

46kg

B.

48kg

C.

52kg

D.

54kg

Correct option is A

Given:
Average weight of A, B and C is 60kg
Average weight of A and B is 55kg
Average weight of B and C is 58kg

Formula Used:
Average=Total SumTotal Number\text{Average} = \frac{\text{Total Sum}}{\text{Total Number}}

Solution:
​Let's denote the weights of A, B, and C as A, B, and C, respectively.
We are given:
A+B+C3=60\frac{A + B + C}{3} = 60 \\​​​
A+B2=55\frac{A + B}{2} = 55 \\
B+C2=58\frac{B + C}{2} = 58
​​​From equation 1, we get:
A+B+C=180A+B+C= 180
​​From equation 2, we get:
A+B=110A+B=110
​​Subtracting equation 2 from equation 1, we get:
C=70C=70
​​From equation 3, we get:
B+70=116B+70=116
​​Therefore, B=46kgB=46kg
​​So, the weight of B is 46 kg.

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