Soln is 169kgs
Assume average weight is 40 people is x,
Then total weight of 40 people is 40x,
Equation (40x-73+y)/40=x+2.4,
Therefore 40x-73+y=40x+96
Y=169
R Yashwanth Kumar
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10-Jun-23 09:19
⇒ Total number of person = 40
⇒ Increased in average weight = 2.4 kg
⇒ Total weight increased = 40 × 2.4 kg = 96 kg
⇒ Weight of replaced person = 73 kg
So,
⇒ Weight of new person = (73+96) kg = 169 kg
In a set of 40 people, if one man of 73 kg is replaced by another man, then the average weight increases by 2.4 kg.
So, find the weight of the new man.