Arithmetic Mcqs


Q.  A batsman makes a score of 64 runs in the 16th innings and thus increased his average by 3. Find his average after the 16th inning?

a. 17
b. 29
c. 18
d. 19


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Let the average after the 16th inning be P.
So, the average after the 15th inning will be (P-3) Hence, 15(P-30) + 64 = 16P => P = 19
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