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'.
    A 90 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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