In a class, there are 60 students. The average weight of the entire class is 42 kg. If there are 36 boys in the class and the average weight of all the boys is 50 kg, then what is the average weight (in kg) of all the girls?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CPO 2024 Official Paper-I (Held On: 28 Jun, 2024 Shift 2)
View all SSC CPO Papers >
  1. 32
  2. 30
  3. 36
  4. 34

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 30
Free
SSC CPO : English Comprehension Sectional Test 1
14.1 K Users
50 Questions 50 Marks 20 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given:

Total number of students = 60

Average weight of the entire class = 42 kg

Number of boys = 36

Average weight of boys = 50 kg

Formula Used:

Average weight = Total weight / Number of students

Calculation:

Total weight of the entire class = 60 × 42

⇒ Total weight of the entire class = 2520 kg

Total weight of all boys = 36 × 50

⇒ Total weight of all boys = 1800 kg

Total weight of all girls = Total weight of the entire class - Total weight of all boys

⇒ Total weight of all girls = 2520 - 1800

⇒ Total weight of all girls = 720 kg

Number of girls = Total number of students - Number of boys

⇒ Number of girls = 60 - 36

⇒ Number of girls = 24

Average weight of all girls = Total weight of all girls / Number of girls

⇒ Average weight of all girls = 720 / 24

⇒ Average weight of all girls = 30 kg

The average weight of all the girls is 30 kg.

Latest SSC CPO Updates

Last updated on Jun 17, 2025

-> The SSC has now postponed the SSC CPO Recruitment 2025 on 16th June 2025. As per the notice, the detailed notification will be released in due course.  

-> The Application Dates will be rescheduled in the notification. 

-> The selection process for SSC CPO includes a Tier 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Tier 2, and Medical Test.

-> The salary of the candidates who will get successful selection for the CPO post will be from ₹35,400 to ₹112,400.     

-> Prepare well for the exam by solving SSC CPO Previous Year Papers. Also, attempt the SSC CPO Mock Tests

-> Attempt SSC CPO Free English Mock Tests Here!

More Average Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti apk download teen patti jodi teen patti gold online teen patti master old version