The average weight of 6 persons increases by 1.5 kg. If a person weighing 65 kg is replaced by a new person, what could be the weight of the new person?
Choose the correct option:  A) 74 kg  B) 77 kg  C) 76.5 kg  D) Data inadequate  E) None of these
total weight increases = 6 × 1.5 = 9 kg   so the weight of new person = 65 + 9= 
<gadget id="calculator">65 + 9</gadget>
<output>74</output>
74 kg   74 kgnswer 74 kg
<result>A</result>
The average weight of 6 persons increases by 1.5 kg. If a person weighing 65 kg is replaced by a new person, what could be the weight of the new person?