The average weight of 20 boxes of oranges is 2 kg and the average weight of 30 boxes of mangoes is 3...........

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The average weight of 20 boxes of oranges is 2 kg, and the average weight of 30 boxes of mangoes is 3 kg. Find the average

weight of these boxes of fruits, taken together.

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2.6 kg

3.2 kg

1.8 kg

2.4 kg

- There are two groups of boxes: 20 boxes of oranges and 30 boxes of mangoes.

- Average weight of oranges: 2 kg each for 20 boxes.

- Total weight of oranges: 20 boxes × 2 kg = 40 kg.

- Average weight of mangoes: 3 kg each for 30 boxes.

- Total weight of mangoes: 30 boxes × 3 kg = 90 kg.

- Total number of boxes: 20 (oranges) + 30 (mangoes) = 50 boxes.

- Total weight of all fruit boxes: 40 kg (oranges) + 90 kg (mangoes) = 130 kg.

- Average weight of all boxes combined: 130 kg ÷ 50 boxes = 2.6 kg.

- Option:1 2.6 kg - Correct answer.

- Option:2 3.2 kg

- Option:3 1.8 kg

- Option:4 2.4 kg

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