Question

    Average run per wicket of a bowler is 11.5. In his next innings bowler took 5 wickets and conceded 40 runs, thereby he reduced his bowling average by 0.5. Find the total numbers of wickets

    A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Next innings average = 40/5 = 8 And after reducing bowling average = 11.5-.5 = 11             11.5                 8                         11             3          :           .5             6          :           1 Total numbers of Wicket = 5×7 =35

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