- A85
- B82.5
- C75
- D80
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Total weight increases by kg. New person's weight = 65 + 20 = 85 kg.
Answer: A) 85
The average weight of 8 persons increases by 2.5 kg when a new person replaces one of them who weighs 65 kg. Find the weight of the new person.
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