Question

Average run scored by a batsman in 14 innings is 80. 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 95 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 92 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 90 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 97 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Total runs scored in 14 innings = 14 × 80 = 1120 Total runs scored in 20 innings = 20 × 83 = 1660 So, 6x = 1660 – 1120 = 540 Or, x = 90

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