Six parcels at a courier counter have an average weight of 15 kg. When one parcel is taken out, the remaining five average 14 kg. How heavy, in kg, is the parcel that was taken out?

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20. Total of 6 = 6 x 15 = 90 kg; total of 5 = 5 x 14 = 70 kg. Parcel removed = 90 - 70 = 20 kg.

Six parcels at a courier counter have an average weight of 15 kg. When one parcel is taken out, the remaining five average 14 kg. How heavy, in kg, is the parcel that was taken out?

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