The average weight of 10 oarsmen in a boat is increased by 1.8 kg when one of the crew, who weighs 53 kg is replaced by a new man. Find the weight of the new man.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Total weight increased = (1.8 x 10) kg =18 kg.
Weight of the new man = (53 + 18) kg =71 kg.
ANSWER A
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