The average height of a group of 7 girls is 147 cm. When Tammy and Hilda joined the group, the average height increased by 12 cm. What is Tammy and Hilda's total height?
|
7 girls |
9 girls |
Number |
7 |
9 |
Value |
147 |
159 |
Total value |
1029 |
1431 |
Total number of girls after 2 more girls joined the group
= 7 + 2
= 9
New average height after 2 more girls joined the group
= 147 + 12
= 159 cm
Total height of 7 girls
= 7 x 147
= 1029 cm
Total height of 9 girls
= 9 x 159
= 1431 cm
Total height of Tammy and Hilda
= 1431 - 1029
= 402 cm
Answer(s): 402 cm