Question

    In a World Cup match, the average runs scored by Virat Kohli in his first 8 matches are 28. What should be his average score in the next two matches for the average runs scored by him in his first 10 matches to become 40?

    A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 88 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 95 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Total runs scored by Virat kohli in first 8 matches = 8 × 28 = 224 Total runs to be scored in first 10 matches = 40 × 10 = 400 Sum of runs Virat kohli should score in 9th and 10th match = 400 – 224 = 176 Required average = 176 ÷ 2 = 88

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