The average weight of some animals on a farm is 40 kg when 2 new animals joined the average is increased by 0.5 kg. If the weight of those 2 animals is 45 and 51 kg, find the total number of animals present initially.

The average weight of some animals on a farm is 40 kg when 2 new animals joined the average is increased by 0.5 kg. If the weight of those 2 animals is 45 and 51 kg, find the total number of animals present initially. Correct Answer 30

Given:

Average of animals = 40 kg

Calculation:

Let the number of animals = a

⇒ Sum of weight of animals = 40 × a = 40a

According to question,

40a + 45 + 51 = (a + 2) × 40.5

⇒ 0.5a = 15

⇒ a = 30

∴ The total number of animals present initially = 30

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