Question

Wickets taken by four bowlers in 7 matches is given below:-
First bowler:- 3,4,4,3,1,5,2
Second bowler:- 2,3,3,2,4,1,3
Third bowler :- 5,4,4,1,3,2,1
Fourth bowler:- 2,3,4,4,3,2,5
Choose the correct option.

• A. first bowler, Average- 23/7
  
  
• B. second bowler, Average - 17/7
• C. third bowler, Average- 20/7
• D. fourth bowler, Average - 24/7

Answer 1

The correct option is C third bowler, Average- 20/7

Average number of wickets taken by first bowler
= (3+4+4+3+1+5+2)/7 = 22/7
Avearge number of wickets taken by second bowler
= (2+3+3+2+4+1+3)/7 = 18/7
Avearge number of wickets taken by third bowler
=(5+4+4+1+3+2+1)/7 = 20/7
Avearge number of wickets taken by fourth bowler
=(2+3+4+4+3+2+5)/7 = 23/7
Hence, Option C is correct.