Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 60 innings is 180. 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 203 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 223 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 213 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 208 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 60 innings = 60 × 180 = 10800 Total runs scored in 66 innings = 66 × 183 = 12078 So, 6x = 12078 – 10800 = 1278 Or, x = 213

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