Question

The average runs scored by a cricketer in 10 innings are X. He plays his next innings and scores 108 runs. This increases the average by 6 runs. What is his new average?

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The answer to this question is 48.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mean = Sum of observations

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Therefore, Runs scored by batsman in 10 innings =10X

Now, according to the question, he scores 108 runs in his 11th inning.

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Thus, the total no. of runs he scores in 11 innings = 10X+108

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So,X+6=10X+108/11

11X-10X=42

X=42

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Therefore, his new average is 48.

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