The batting average for 27 innings of a cricket player is 47 runs. His highest score in an innings exceeds his lowest score by 157 runs. If these two innings are excluded, the average score of the remaining 25 innings is 42 runs. Find his highest score in an innings.

188

Lets assume Highest score of the player = x

So, his Lowest score= x - 157

Total score by the batsman are = 27 x 47 = 25 x 42 + x + (x-157)

⇒ x = 188