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The average weight of 3 boys is 53 pounds. Not one of these boys weighs less than 51 pounds. What is the maximum possible weight in pounds, of any one boy? 
 
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averaej wate=53 (3 boys)

min wate=51 (1 boy)

53*3=159 pounds for all 3

if 2 boys at 51=102 pounds, 1 hevy boy=159-102=57
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