- A39
- B41
- C40
- D38
Step-by-Step Solution
Total = kg; without the 57 kg parcel it is 195 kg; average = 195 ÷ 5 = 39 kg.
Answer: A) 39
Six parcels weigh 42 kg on average. If the 57 kg parcel is taken off, what is the average weight of the other five (in kg)?
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