Multiple choice

Bowling average of a bowler was 16.8. In next match his performance was 93/5 thus his new bowling average becomes 17. Find the total runs considered by him before this match ?

  1. 650

  2. 545

  3. 840

  4. 745

  5. None of these

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Let initial runs = R and wickets = W. Given R/W = 16.8, so R = 16.8W. After the match, (R+93)/(W+5) = 17. Substituting: 16.8W + 93 = 17W + 85, giving 0.2W = 8, so W = 40. Initial runs = 16.8 × 40 = 672. Since 672 is not among options A-D, option E (None of these) is correct.