SOLUTION: the mean weight of 9 pumpkins is 16 pounds. one pumpkin is removed. the mean weight of the remaining pumpkins is 13 pounds. what is the weight of the pumpkin removed (in pounds)

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Question 518441: the mean weight of 9 pumpkins is 16 pounds. one pumpkin is removed. the mean weight of the remaining pumpkins is 13 pounds. what is the weight of the pumpkin removed (in pounds)
*answer is not three
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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9*16-8*13=40
144-104=40
The removed pumpkin weighs 40 lbs.