Question

The average of run scored by 11 players of the cricket team is 60. If the run scored by captain are neglected, the average of runs scored by the remaining players is increased by 5.how many runs were scored by captain?

Answer 1

11 × 60= 660
660-x/10 = 60+5
660-x. = 650
x = 10

Answer 2

Find the sum of all the scores of 11 players:

Average = 60

Sum = 60 x 11 = 660

Find the sum of the 10 players (excluding the captain):

Average = 60 + 5 = 65

Sum = 65 x 10 = 650

Find the number of runs scored by the captain:

Score = 660 - 650 = 10

Answer: The captain scored 10 runs