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Aptitude · Q24

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 24

Q24

A cricketer scored some runs in his 21st innings, as a result, his average runs increased by 3. If the present average run is 40, how many runs he scored in the final innings?

A.
103
B.
100
Answer
C.
85
D.
82

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let he scored x runs in final innings
Now,
37 × 20 + x = 40 × 21
x = 840 - 740
x = 100