Averages · Question 9 · Medium
A cricketer has an average of 32 runs in 10 innings. How many runs must he score in the next innings to raise his average by 4?
- 72
- 80
- 68
- 76
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 76
Explanation: Required total after 11 innings = 11 × 36 = 396. Current total = 320, so he needs 396 − 320 = 76.
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