The average weight of 8 people increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 35 kg. What is the weight of the new person? Choose the correct choice from the following answers: A) 75 kg B) 85 kg C) 95 kg D) 65 kg E) 55 kg

Rationale: "the total weight increase = ( 8 x 2.5 ) kg = 20 kg weight of new person = ( 35 + 20 ) kg = 55 kg the answer is e ."
Answer: E