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A cricket player after playing 10 tests scored 100 runs in the 11th test. As a result, the average of his runs is increased by 5. The present average of runs is
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- 45
- 40
- 50
- 55
- 45
Correct Option: C
Here , A cricket player after playing 10 tests scored in the 11th match = 100 runs
If the average in 10 tests be n , then
According to question ,
⇒ n × 10 + 100 = (n + 5) × 11
⇒ 11n – 10n = 100 – 55
⇒ n = 45
∴ Required average = 50
