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The average weight of 10 women is increased by 1 kg of 2 women of 42 kg and 38 kg are replaced by 2 men. Find the average weight of both the men.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 46 kg
  2. 45 kg
  3. 42 kg
  4. 40 kg

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 45 kg

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) 45 kg 📚 Explanation: Total weight increase = 10 × 1 = 10 kg. Total weight of men = (Weight of women) + increase = (42 + 38) + 10 = 90 kg. The average weight of the two men is 90 ÷ 2 = 45 kg.