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Aptitude · Q50

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 50

Q50

A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.

A.
40
B.
39
Answer
C.
52
D.
55

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the average after 17th innings = x
Then average after 16th innings = (x - 3)
Therefore 16 × (x - 3) + 87 = 17x
Therefore x = 39