The average of runs of a cricket player of 10 innings was 32.

The average of runs of a cricket player of 10 innings was 32. How many runs must he make in his next innings so as to increase his average of runs by 4 ?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

76

Steps/Work

Average = total runs / no.of innings = 32
So, total = Average x no.of innings = 32 x 10 = 320.
Now increase in avg = 4runs. So, new avg = 32+4 = 36runs
Total runs = new avg x new no. of innings = 36 x 11 = 396
Runs made in the 11th inning = 396 - 320 = 76
Answer B

General Calculator / Auto Solver

The average of runs of a cricket player of innings was . How many runs must he make in his next innings so as to increase his average of runs by ?

Calculated Answer

76

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 + 1) * (n1 + n2) - n0 * n1.

n0 =10
n1 =32
n2 =4