Question 60484
The mean weight of 9 pumpkins is 16 pounds.
the total weight of 9 punpkins is 16*9 =144 pounds.
The mean weight of 8 pumpkins is 13 pounds.
 the total weight of 8 pumpkins is 13*8 =104 pounds.
 The weight of the pumpkin that was removed is
144-104=40
The  answer is 40 pounds.