Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 26 innings is 80. In next 6 innings, he scored runs with an average of ‘x’ so that his overall average increases by 3. Find the value of x.

    A 86 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 76 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 96 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 106 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 26 innings = 26 × 80 = 2080 Total runs scored in 32 innings = 32 × 83 = 2656 So, 6x = 2656 – 2080 = 576 Or, x = 96

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