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If 46 people are on the elevator, and their total weight is 8970 pounds, what is their average weight?

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195 lb ! Just as the previous person commented
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Answer: About 195 lbs per person

Explanation:

To find the average, you find the total (this is given to us, this is 8,970 lbs) and divide by the number of values (this is also given to us, this is 46 people). Since we have both of our values, we can divide to solve.

8,970 pounds / 46 people = about 195 lbs per person

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