Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in first ‘x’ matches is 44. In next 8 matches he scored runs with an average of 80 so that his overall average increased by 6. Find the value of x.

    A 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (44x + 8 × 80)/(x + 8) = 50
    => 44x + 640 = 50x + 400
    => 6x = 240
    => x = 40

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