The average weight of 8 people increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 35 kg. What is the weight of the new person? Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 75 kg	B) 85 kg	C) 95 kg	D) 65 kg	E) 55 kg
The total weight increase = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg   weight of new person = (35 + 20)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(35 + 20)</gadget>
<output>55</output>
55 kg   The answer is 55 kg.
<result>E</result>
The average weight of 8 people increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 35 kg. What is the weight of the new person?