Ram has an average score of 65 runs in 19 innings in cricket matches. Find out how many runs are to be scored by him in the 20th innings to raise the average score to 67.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 105.
Sum of runs = Average runs × Number of innings
Let the runs scored in 20th innings be x.
According to the given question,
19 × 65 + x = 20 × 67
⇒ x = 1340 - 1235
⇒ x = 105