The average score of a cricketer in 10 innings is 32. What numbers of runs the cricketer should score in the next innings so as to increase his average by 4 runs?

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Solution

The correct option is B
76

$L e t r e q u i r e d s c o r e = x \frac{32 \times 10 + 10}{11} = (32 + 4) \Rightarrow x = 36 \times 11 - 320 = 396 - 320 = 76$

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The average score of a cricketer in 10 innings is 32. What numbers of runs the cricketer should score in the next innings so as to increase his average by 4 runs?

The correct option is B 76 Letrequiredscore=x32×10+1011=(32+4)⇒x=36×11−320=396−320=76

The correct option is B
76

$L e t r e q u i r e d s c o r e = x \frac{32 \times 10 + 10}{11} = (32 + 4) \Rightarrow x = 36 \times 11 - 320 = 396 - 320 = 76$