SOLUTION: Four students have a mean weight of 26kg. When they are joined by a fifth student, their mean weight decreased to 24kg. What is the weight of the fifth student?

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Hi,

Let x represent the 5th student's weight

Question states***

(4*26 + x)/5 = 24kg

    104kg + c = 120

           x = 16kg