Question

    Average run scored by a batsman in 20 innings is 50. 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 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 63 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total runs scored in 20 innings = 20 × 50 = 1000 Total runs scored in 26 innings = 26 × 53 = 1378 So, 6x = 1378 – 1000 = 378 Or, x = 63

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