Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 20 innings is 88. 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 121 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 131 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 101 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 171 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 20 innings = 20 × 88 = 1760 Total runs scored in 26 innings = 26 × 91 = 2366 So, 6x = 2366 – 1760 = 606 Or, x = 101

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