A cricketer has a mean score of 60 runs in 10 innings. Find out how many runs are to be scored in the eleventh innings to raise the mean score to 62 ?

A. 83

B. 82

C. 80

D. 81

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Let the score in the eleventh innings = x
According to the question,
⇒ $$\frac{60 × 10 + x}{11}$$  = 62
⇒ 600 + x = 682
⇒ x = 82