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Average weight of four friends A,B,C,D. D's weight replaced by E's. Find percentage change.

1. 32%
2. 34%
3. 36%
4. 38%

Correct answer: 36%

Solution

Using the given weight data for A,B,C,D and the replacement by E, the average weight changes by 36%.

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