A player has a certain average for 15 innings. In the 16th inning he scores 120, thereby his average increases by 6 runs. What is the new average?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 30.
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Let the average of the player in 15 innings be x. Sum of scores of the player in 15 innings = (15x) |
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In the 16th inning score of the player = 120 Sum of the scores of the player in 16 innings = 15x + 120 Average of the player in 16 innings = x + 6 Thus, (15x + 120)/16 = x + 6 15x + 120 = 16x + 96 x = 24 New average after 16 innings = x + 6 = 24 + 6 = 30 |