Question
A player scored an average of 58 runs per match in the
first 30 matches. In his next 10 matches, he scored runs with an average of ‘x’ runs per match so that his overall average becomes 62 runs per match. Find the value of 'x'.Solution
ATQ, {58 × 30 + 10 × x} / (30 + 10) = 62 Or, 10x + 1740 = 62 × 40 = 2480 Or, 10x = 740 Or, x = 74
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