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A bowler gives 16.2 runs per wicket. He gives 32 runs

Q: Answer-A bowler gives 16.2 runs per wicket. He gives 32 runs and takes 8 wickets in a last match after whic...

Bowling average total runs concededtotal wicket taken Let the total number of wickets be x Then, bowling average 16.2 Runs conceded 16.2 x Now, 16.2 x 32x 8 15.4 16.2 x 32 15.4 x 8 16.2 x 32 15.4 x 123.2 0.8 x 123.2 - 32 x 91.20.8 114 Alternate method Using Allegation method, Average rate before last match Average in last match 16.2 328 4 Net Average 15.4 Number of wickets before last match wickets in last match 11.4 0.8 114 8 Hence number of wickets before last match 114

and takes 8 wickets in a last match after which his average becomes 15.4 runs per wicket. How many wickets had been taken by him before the last match?

A 104

B 114

C 128

D 96

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