A batsman outs for 23 runs in one inning which increases his average 15 to 16. If he has to get 18 as average, what score is to make by him in the same innings?

• 39 will be the answer
• 13 years agoHelpfull: Yes(3) No(0)
• Let x be total and y is total no. of matches
  
  x/y=15
  x=15y
  
  
  x+23/y+1 =16
  x+23=16y+16
  x+7=16y
  x=16y-7
  
  
  16y-7=15y
  y=7
  
  x=105
  
  for 18*8=144
  
  therefore
  
  144-105=39
  
  39 runs must be scored in this innings.
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