{"id":787730,"date":"2023-09-23T12:12:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T06:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=787730"},"modified":"2023-09-23T12:12:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T06:42:40","slug":"the-average-weight-of-16-boys-in-a-class-is-50-25-kg-and-that-of-the-remaining-8-boys-is-45-15-kg-find-the-average-weights-of-all-the-boys-in-the-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/the-average-weight-of-16-boys-in-a-class-is-50-25-kg-and-that-of-the-remaining-8-boys-is-45-15-kg-find-the-average-weights-of-all-the-boys-in-the-class\/","title":{"rendered":"The average weight of 16 boys in a class is 50.25 kg and that of the remaining 8 boys is 45.15 kg. 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Find the average weights of all the boys in the class.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 47.55 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 48 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 48.55 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 49.25 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer &#8211; 48.55 kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formula to Solve:<\/strong> Average Weight =Total Weight * Number of boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Please Note: The <\/em><strong><em>* <\/em><\/strong><em>Denotes &#8211; <\/em><strong><em>Divide<\/em><\/strong><em> )<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detailed Explanation&nbsp;<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Given<\/strong> &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average weight of 16 boys = 50.25 kg&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average weight of remaining 8 boys = 45.15 kg&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To find:<\/strong>&nbsp; The Average weight of all the boys in the class&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution: Step by Step&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Find the total weight of the 16 boys&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total weight of 16 boys = Average weight of 16 boys * Number of boys&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 50.25 kg * 16&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 804 kg&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Find the total weight of the remaining 8 boys&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total weight of 8 boys = Average weight of 8 boys * Number of boys&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 45.15 kg * 8&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 361.2 kg&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Find the total weight of all the boys&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total weight of all the boys = Total weight of 16 boys + Total weight of 8 boys&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 804 kg + 361.2 kg&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 1165.2 kg&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Find the average weight of all the boys&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average weight of all the boys = Total weight of all the boys \/ Total number of boys&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 1165.2 kg \/ 24 boys&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 48.55 kg (rounded off to two decimal places)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the average weight of all the boys in the class is 48.55 kg.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: Option A (48.55)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/average-cost-questions-formulas-and-solved-examples\/\">Average Cost Questions: Formulas and Solved Examples | Quantitative Aptitude<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging with these questions is instrumental in honing your analytical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills. 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