A batsman out for 23 runs in one inning which increases his average 15 to 16. If he has to got 18 as average, what score is to made by him in the same innings?

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ranjan

Mar 28th, 2006

39 runs score this inning

Deepakbtech
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Apr 5th, 2006

Let x be total and y is total no. of matches
x/y=15
x=15y

x+23/y+1 =16
x+23=16y+16
x+7=16y
x=16y-7

16y-7=15y
y=7
x=105
for 18*8=144
therefore
144-105=39
39 runs must be scored in this innings.