Question

- A batsman has a certain average of runs for 16
innings. In the 17th innings, he makes a score
of 85 runs thereby increasing his average by 3.
What is the average after the 17th inning?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Average of 17 innings = 34 + 3 = 37

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the average of runs for 16 innings be A.

Then, average of runs for 17 innings = A + 3

Total runs for 16 innings = 16 A

Total runs for 17 innings = 16 A + 85

BTP

( 16A+85)/17=A+3

or, 16A+85=17A+51

or, A=34

Average of 17 innings = 34 + 3 = 37