The average height of a group of 7 boys is 145 cm. When Vincent, Ben and Zeph left the group, the average height decreased by 10 cm. What is Vincent, Ben and Zeph's total height?
|
7 boys |
4 boys |
Number |
7 |
4 |
Value |
145 |
135 |
Total value |
1015 |
540 |
Total number of boys after 3 boys left the group
= 7 - 3
= 4
New average height after 3 boys left the group
= 145 - 10
= 135 cm
Total height of 7 boys
= 7 x 145
= 1015 cm
Total height of 4 boys
= 4 x 135
= 540 cm
Total height of Vincent, Ben and Zeph
= 1015 - 540
= 475 cm
Answer(s): 475 cm