Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

A batsman scores 92 runs in the $15^{th}$ inning and thus increases his average by 4. What is his average after the $15^{th}$ inning?

Options:

40

32

35

36

Correct Answer:

36

Explanation:

Lets average of score in 14 innings be x

Sum of runs in 14 innings = 14x

14x + 92 = (x + 4) x 15

⇒ 14x + 92 = 15x + 60

⇒ x = 32

New average is 32 + 4 = 36