Question

A batsman makes a score of 70 runs in the 16${}^{th}$ innings and thus increases average by 3 runs. Find the average after 16${}^{th}$ innings?

• A. 28
• B. 27
• C. 30
• D. 25
• E. 29

Answer 1

The correct option is D

25

Let the average after 16${}^{th}$ innings be x

The average after 15${}^{th}$ innings = (x-3)

Now 15 (x-3) + 70 = 16x

So x=25