- A60
- B42.5
- C59.5
- D61
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New total = kg; old total = kg. Teacher's weight = 60 kg.
Answer: A) 60
The average weight of 35 students is 42 kg. When the teacher's weight is included, the average increases by 0.5 kg. What is the teacher's weight (in kg)?
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