Question

a batsman scored 135 runs in his 20 th innings and increased his average by 5 runs. find his average after 20th innings.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation

average after 19 innings is , y = x/19

where x= total runs after 19 innings

runs scored in 20th innings is 135

So, the average after the 20th innings is given by, (x+135)/20 = y+5

Solving the above equation we get,  x= 665 and y=35

Therefore, the average after 20 innings is = 35+5 = 40