Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 16 innings is 74. 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 82 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 85 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 16 innings = 16 × 74 = 1184 Total runs scored in 22 innings = 22 × 77 = 1694 So, 6x = 1694 – 1184 = 510 Or, x = 85

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