Question

    Average run per wicket of a bowler is 11.5. In his next innings bowler took 6 wickets and conceded 48 runs, thereby he reduced his bowling average by 1.5. Find the total numbers of wickets.

    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Next innings average = 48/6 = 8 And after reducing bowling average = 11.5-1.5 = 10 11.58 10 2:1.5 4:3 Total numbers of Wicket = 5×7 =35

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