Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

A batsman has certain average in his 11 innings. He scores 90 runs in 12th inning, due to this his average decreased by 5 runs. Find his current average.

Options:

155

165

160

145

Correct Answer:

145

Explanation:

Let average be x

Therefore, 11x + 90 = 12 (x - 5)

                           x = 150

Therefore, current avg. = 150 - 5 = 145