Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 16 innings is 40. 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 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 51 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 16 innings = 16 × 40 = 640 Total runs scored in 22 innings = 22 × 43 = 946 So, 6x = 946 – 640 = 306 Or, x = 51

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