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    Question

    A cricketer has a certain average for 10 innings. In the

    11th inning, he scores 108 runs, thereby increasing his average by 6 runs. His new average is:
    A 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 72 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let average for 10 innings be x. Total score for 10 innings = 10x. (10x + 108) / 11 = x + 6 10x + 108 = 11x + 66 x = 108 - 66 = 42. New Average = x + 6 = 42 + 6 = 48.

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