SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 64

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

The average weight of 12 boxes is 63 kg. If four boxes having an average weight of 70 kg are removed, then what will be new average weight of the remaining boxes?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 59.5 kg.

Understanding/Application

Total weight of 12 boxes = 63(12) = 756 kg

Weight of 4 boxes that are being removed = 70(4) = 280 kg 

New average = (756 - 280)/8 = 476/8 = 59.5 kg