Math Problem Statement

Q.1. The average weight of a group of 50 students is 20 kg less than that of their fathers. If a pair of father and son is removed, the average weight of the group reduces by 1 kg. If the average weight of the fathers lies between 50-60 kg, what is the sum of the weight of the father and son removed ? a. Less than 178 kg b. • More than 198 kg c. • More than 178 kg d. None of these

Solution

Let's denote:

  • The average weight of the fathers as FF.
  • The average weight of the students as SS.
  • The weight of the removed student as ss.
  • The weight of the removed father as ff.

We are given the following:

  1. S=F20S = F - 20
  2. The group originally consists of 50 students. When one student and one father are removed, there are 49 students left.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Calculate the total weights:

    • Total weight of 50 students: 50S50S
    • Total weight of 50 fathers: 50F50F
  2. Average weight reduction:

    • New average weight of the remaining 49 students: S1S - 1
    • The total weight of the remaining 49 students: 49(S1)=49S4949(S - 1) = 49S - 49
  3. Weight of the removed student:

    • Original total weight of 50 students: 50S50S
    • Weight of the removed student: ss
    • Remaining total weight: 50Ss50S - s
    • This should equal the new total weight: 49S4949S - 49

    So, we have the equation: 50Ss=49S4950S - s = 49S - 49 Solving for ss: 50S49S=s49    S=s4950S - 49S = s - 49 \implies S = s - 49 Therefore, the weight of the removed student is: s=S+49s = S + 49

  4. Sum of the weights of the father and son:

    • Sum of the removed weights: s+fs + f

    We are given the range for FF: 50<F<6050 < F < 60 So: 30<S<4030 < S < 40 Because S=F20S = F - 20.

    The weight of the removed student ss: 30+49<s<40+49    79<s<8930 + 49 < s < 40 + 49 \implies 79 < s < 89

  5. Sum of the father and son: s+f    79+F<s+f<89+Fs + f \implies 79 + F < s + f < 89 + F Considering 50<F<6050 < F < 60: 79+50<s+f<89+60    129<s+f<14979 + 50 < s + f < 89 + 60 \implies 129 < s + f < 149 This range is incorrect. Let's revisit the calculation.

  6. Correct sum calculation: We should calculate the sum s+fs + f considering the constraints correctly: s+f=50S(49S49)+Fs + f = 50S - (49S - 49) + F Simplifying: s+f=S+49+Fs + f = S + 49 + F Given SS is in the range 30 to 40: 79+Fs+f89+F79 + F \leq s + f \leq 89 + F Given 50F6050 \leq F \leq 60: 129s+f149129 \leq s + f \leq 149

Therefore, the sum of the weights of the father and son falls within the range: Noneofthese\boxed{None of these}

The given ranges suggest options outside this valid range; however, the calculation indicates "None of these" is the correct choice based on provided data.

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Tip: When solving problems involving averages, always relate the total sum to the average and number of items to simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Averages
Linear Equations

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School