SOLUTION: 12 people have an average weight of 68 kg is 3 of then leave the average of remaining 9 members was found to be 66.5 kg find the average weight of the member who left ? give me ans

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Question 1058330: 12 people have an average weight of 68 kg is 3 of then leave the average of remaining 9 members was found to be 66.5 kg find the average weight of the member who left ? give me answer
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 12 people have an average of 68 kg, then their total weight is 12 x 68, or 816 kg. 3 leave, leaving an average of 66.5 kg x 9 people, or 598.5 total kgs.
(816-598.5)/3=72.5 as the average weight of the members who left the group. ☺☺☺☺