Question: A batsman has a certain average of runs for 14th innings. He scores 72 runs in the 15 innings thus his average increased by 2. Find the average after 15th innings.
Options:
A) 44
B) 46
C) 42
D) 48
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Let the average of 14 innings $ =x $
Average of 15 innings $ =x+2 $
Then, $ 14x+72=15(x+2) $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 14x+72=15x+30 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=42 $
Average of 15 innings $ =x+2=42+2=44 $