Question

A group of 6 students has an average weight of 55kg if one of them is removed then the average of the remaining changes to 56 kg. What is the weight of the students who was removed?

Answer 1

Answer: the weight of the student removed was 50 kg.

Step-by-step explanation:

the total weight of the 6 students is 55*6= 330

after one student is removed, total weight becomes= 56*5=280

hence, weight removed= 330-280=50