A batsman makes 124 runs in his 21st inning and thereby increases his average by 4 runs. What is his average after 21 innings? |
36 40 42 44 |
36 |
Extra runs score by him to increase average only is : 21 Inning × 4 (+ Avg.) = 84 Remaining 124 – 84 = 40 runs score to maintain previous average ⸫ Previous average = 40 New average = 40 + 4 = 44 |