The average weight of A, B and C is 45 kg. If the average weight of A and B be 40 kg and that of B and C be 43 kg, then the weight of B is:
17 kg
20 kg
26 kg
31 kg
EXPLANATION
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let A, B, C represent their respective weights. Then, we have:
A + B + C = (45 x 3) = 135 …. (i)
A + B = (40 x 2) = 80 …. (ii)
B + C = (43 x 2) = 86 ….(iii)
Adding (ii) and (iii), we get: A + 2B + C = 166 …. (iv)
Subtracting (i) from (iv), we get : B = 31.
B’s weight = 31 kg.
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