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A batsman scores 87 runs in his 17th innings. Due to this his average increased by 3 runs. Find his current average. |
33 36 37 39 |
39 |
Let the new average = x Total runs scored in 17 innings = 17x Avg. after 16th inning = x – 3 Total runs scored in 16 innings = 16 (x – 3) ATQ, 16 (x – 3) + 87 = 17x ⸫ x = 87 – 48 x = 39 |
