Correct Answer - Option 2 : 42
Given:
Number of innings = 16
Score in 16th inning = 12
Average decreased by = 2 runs
Concept:
Average value = Sum of all values/Number of values
Calculation:
Let, his new average = x
According to the question,
⇒ 15 × (x + 2) + 12 = 16x
⇒ 15x + 30 + 12 = 16x
⇒ x = 42
∴ His new average = 42