Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 18 innings is 60. In

    next 6 innings, he scored runs with an average of ‘x’ so that his overall average increases by 3. Find the value of x.
    A 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 72 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 18 innings = 18 × 60 = 1080 Total runs scored in 24 innings = 24 × 63 = 1512 So, 6x = 1512 – 1080 = 432 Or, x = 72

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