A batsman makes a score of 66 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3.

A batsman makes a score of 66 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3. What is his average after 17th inning?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

18

Steps/Work

Let the average after 17 innings = x
Total runs scored in 17 innings = 17x
Average after 16 innings = (x-3)
Total runs scored in 16 innings = 16(x-3)
Total runs scored in 16 innings + 66 = Total runs scored in 17 innings
=> 16(x-3) + 66 = 17x
=> 16x - 48 + 66 = 17x
=> x = 18
Answer is E.

General Calculator / Auto Solver

A batsman makes a score of runs in the th inning and thus increases his averages by . What is his average after th inning?

Calculated Answer

18

Step by Step Solution

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

n0 =66
n1 =17
n2 =3
n3 =17