Question

The average of a batsman in 16 innings is 36. In the next innings, he scores 70 runs. What will be his new average?

• A. 53
• B. 35
• C. 106
• D. 38

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 38

he scored an average of 36 in 16 innings Sum of runs scored = Average × Total number of innings = 16 × 36 = 576 runs In the next innings, he scored 70 runs, Total runs scored = 576 + 70 = 646 runs Average = 646/17 = 38