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    The average weight of a group of five people is 85 kg. If a new person joined the group and the average weight decreased by 5 kg, then find the weight
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    The average weight of a group of five people is 85 kg. If a new person joined the group and the average weight decreased by 5 kg, then find the weight of the new person.

    A.

    45 kg

    B.

    58 kg

    C.

    61 kg

    D.

    42 kg

    E.

    55 kg

    Correct option is E

    Total weight of the five people = 85×5=425 kg
    Total weight of the six people = (85-5)×6=480 kg
    Weight of the new person = 480-425= 55 kg

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