Question

The average weight of 16 persons sitting in a boat is 78 kg. If the weight of the boat is also included then the average weight will become 86 then find the load of the boat?

1. 214 kg
2. 332 kg
3. 514 kg
4. 294 kg 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 214 kg

Given,

The number persons = 16 

Sitting in a boat = 78

Calculation

Weight of the boat = 17 × 86 – 16 × 78

⇒ 1462 – 1248

⇒ 214 kg

∴ the weight of the boat = 214 kg