Correct Answer - Option 1 : 200
Given:
Average of 62 innings is 42 runs.
Highest score – lowest score = 196
New average excluding highest and lowest innings = 40 runs
Formula used:
Average = Sum of observation/Total number of observation
Calculation:
Let the highest score be H and the lowest score be L.
Total run scored in 62 innings = 62 × 42 = 2604
Now, If his highest and lowest innings are removed then the average is decreased by 2
Total run excluding H and L = 60 × 40 = 2400
⇒ H + L = 2604 – 2400 = 204
⇒ H – L = 196
⇒ 2H = 400
⇒ H = 200
∴ The highest score scored by the batsman is 200 runs
