The average of runs of a cricket player of 10 innings was 32. How many runs…
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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?
- A.
23
- B.
76
- C.
69
- D.
60
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Correct answer: B
Key idea: find the current total, find the required total for the new average, then subtract to get the runs needed in the next innings.
Current total after 10 innings = 10 × 32 = 320.
New average desired = 32 + 4 = 36, so required total after 11 innings = 11 × 36 = 396.
Runs needed in the next innings = 396 − 320 = 76.
Answer: 76