Question

Solve the following question and mark the best possible option.
In Arun's opinion, his weight is greater than 65 kg but less than 72 kg. His brother does not agree with Arun and he thinks that Arun's weight is greater than 60 kg but less than 70 kg. His mother's view is that his weight cannot be greater than 68 kg. If all of them are correct in their estimation and if the weight is taken in whole numbers so that all the above conditions are satisfied, what is the average of different probable weights of Arun?

Options

• 66.5 kg

• 67 kg

• 68 kg

• Data inadequate

Answer 1

Let Arun's weight be x kg.
According to Arun: 65 < x <72
According to Arun's brother: 60 < x < 70.
According to Arun's mother: x ≤ 68
The values satisfying all the above conditions are 66, 67 and 68.
Required Average = `( 66 + 67 + 68 )/(3) = (201)/3 = 67 "kg"`.