Question
A batsman had an average of 39 runs in 35 innings. In
his next 5 innings, he scored 100, 85, 90, 80, and 60. What is his updated average?Solution
ATQ,
Total runs in 35 innings = 39 Ă— 35 = 1365
Total of next 5 innings = 100 + 85 + 90 + 80 + 60 = 415
Required average = (1365 + 415) Ă· (35 + 5)
= 1780 Ă· 40
= 44.5
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