Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

A batsman makes 124 runs in his 21st inning and thereby increases his average by 4 runs. What is his average after 21 innings?

Options:

36

40

42

44

Correct Answer:

36

Explanation:

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