Question

A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning?

1. 39 Runs
2. 49 Runs
3. 65 Runs
4. 85 Runs
5. 43 Runs

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 39 Runs

Given:

Runs scored by the batsman in 17^th innings = 87

Increased average = 3

Calculation:

Let the average after 17th inning = x

Then average after 16th inning = x - 3

⇒ 16(x - 3) + 87 = 17x 

⇒ x = 87 - 48 = 39

∴ Average after 17^th innings = 39 Runs.