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    Question

    A cricketer had a batting average of x runs in the first

    18 matches. In the next 6 matches, he scored an average of 60 runs. His overall average increased by 4 runs. What was his average in the first 18 matches?
    A 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, average run in first 18 matches is x So, (18 × x + 6 × 60)/24 = x + 4 Or, 18x + 360 = 24x + 96 Or, 6x = 264 Or, x = 44

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