Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 20 innings is 90. 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 103 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 104 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 106 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 20 innings = 20 × 90 = 1800 Total runs scored in 26 innings = 26 × 93 = 2418 So, 6x = 2418 – 1800 = 618 Or, x = 103

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