Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given. The average of runs scored by a player in 10 innings is 50. How many runs should he score in the 11th innings so that his average is increased by 2 runs?
A
80 runs
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B
72 runs
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C
60 runs
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D
54 runs
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Solution
The correct option is C72 runs : Let the number of runs scored in 11th innings should be x. According to the question, ∴10×50+x=11×52 ⇒ 500 + x = 572 ⇒ x = 572−500 ∴ x = 72 runs Hence,the runs scored in 11th innings should be 72.