Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average runs scored by Sunil in 17 innings is 37. What is his score in the 17th inning, thereby, increasing his average score by 9 runs?

Options:

81

108

181

167

Correct Answer:

181

Explanation:

Average runs till 16 innings = 37 - 9 = 28

Sum of runs of 16 innings = 16 × 28 = 448

According to question ,

448 + run of 17th inning = 17 × 37

Run of 17th inning = 629 - 448 = 181