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Q20

There are five boxes in cargo hold. The weight of the first box is 200 kg and the weight of the second box is 20% higher than the weight of the third box, whose weight is 25% higher than the first box's weight. The fourth box at 350 kg is 30% lighter than the fifth box. Find the difference in the average weight of the four heaviest boxes and the four lightest boxes.

A.
51.5 kg
B.
75 kg
Answer
C.
37.5 kg
D.
112.5 kg
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Step 1: Find the weight of the third box.
The third box is 25% heavier than the first box (200 kg).
25% of 200 kg = (25/100) * 200 kg = 50 kg
Weight of the third box = 200 kg + 50 kg = 250 kg

Step 2: Find the weight of the second box.
The second box is 20% heavier than the third box (250 kg).
20% of 250 kg = (20/100) * 250 kg = 50 kg
Weight of the second box = 250 kg + 50 kg = 300 kg

Step 3: Find the weight of the fifth box.
The fourth box (350 kg) is 30% lighter than the fifth box.
This means the fourth box is 70% of the fifth box's weight.
Let the weight of the fifth box be x.
0.7x = 350 kg
x = 350 kg / 0.7 = 500 kg

Step 4: Arrange the weights in ascending order.
The weights are: 200 kg, 250 kg, 300 kg, 350 kg, 500 kg

Step 5: Calculate the average weight of the four heaviest boxes.
Four heaviest boxes: 250 kg, 300 kg, 350 kg, 500 kg
Total weight = 250 + 300 + 350 + 500 = 1400 kg
Average weight = 1400 kg / 4 = 350 kg

Step 6: Calculate the average weight of the four lightest boxes.
Four lightest boxes: 200 kg, 250 kg, 300 kg, 350 kg
Total weight = 200 + 250 + 300 + 350 = 1100 kg
Average weight = 1100 kg / 4 = 275 kg

Step 7: Find the difference in the averages.
Difference = 350 kg - 275 kg = 75 kg

Therefore, the correct option is B: 75 kg