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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Rosyth Sch 2007 PSLE Math Prelim Q36

The average weight of 5 boys is 8w kg. When 2 more children whose weights are 11w kg and 12 w kg respectively joined the group, what is the average weight of the boys now?

Solution


Average weight of 5 boys ----- 8w kg

Total weight of 5 boys ----- 8w kg x 5 = 40w kg

Total weight of 7 boys
(40w + 11w + 12w) kg = 63w kg

Average weight of 7 boys
63w kg divided by 7 = 9w kg

Answer: 9w kg

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