A cricketer had a certain average of runs for his 64 innings. In his 65th innings, he is bowled out for no score on his part. This brings down his average by 2 runs. His new average of runs is :
A. 130
B. 128
C. 70
D. 68
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Let the average of runs for his 64 innings = x∴ According to the question,
$$\frac{64x + 0}{65}$$ = x - 2
64x = 65x - 130
x = 130
∴ His new average is = 130 - 2 = 128
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