Multiple choice

A batsman in his 18th inning makes a score of 95 and thereby increases his average by 2. What is his average after 18th inning?

  1. 41

  2. 51

  3. 61

  4. 38

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let his original average of 17 innings = x So, the some of his runs of 17 innings = 17x Now his new average = x + 2 So, the new sum of his runs of 18 innings = 18(x + 2) Therefore difference of his 17 and 18 innings = 95 So, 18(x + 2) - 17x = 95 x = 59 So, his original average is 59 and his average after 18th innings = 59 + 2 => 61 Therefore, 61 is correct answer.

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