A cricketer had a certain average of runs for his 64 innings. In his 65th inning, he is bowled out for no score (0 runs). This brings down his average by 2 runs. What is his new average of runs?
- A128
- B168
- C130
- D170
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the original average of runs for 64 innings be .
Total runs scored in 64 innings = .
In the 65th inning, the score is 0.
New average becomes .
The old average was 130 runs.
Therefore, the new average = runs.
Total runs scored in 64 innings = .
In the 65th inning, the score is 0.
New average becomes .
The old average was 130 runs.
Therefore, the new average = runs.