Central Tendency & DispersionMTP June 2023 Series IIQuestion 2918 of 473
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The average weight of 40\displaystyle 40 people is increased by 2.4\displaystyle 2.4 kg when one man weight 73\displaystyle 73 kg is replaced by another man. Find the weight of the new man?

Options

A121
B169
C154
D143
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — 169

All Options:

  • A121
  • B169
  • C154
  • D143

Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Step 1: Compute the total increase in weight.** When average increases by 2.4 kg for 40 people: Total increase=40×2.4=96 kg\text{Total increase} = 40 \times 2.4 = 96 \text{ kg} **Step 2: Find the weight of the new man.** Wnew=Wold+Total increase=73+96=169 kgW_{new} = W_{old} + \text{Total increase} = 73 + 96 = 169 \text{ kg} **Note:** The computed weight is **169 kg** (Option B), not 121 (Option A). Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

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