A man whose bowling average is 12.4, takes 5 wickets for 26 runs and there by decreases his average by 0.4. The number of wickets taken by him before his last match is?
A. 82
B. 83
C. 84
D. 85
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let He has taken X wickets before the match.
And runs given with the average 12.4, So total run given was,
= 12.4X
Runs given including this match,
12.4X +26 with the average of 12.
Now,
(12.4X+26)/(X+5) = 12
12.4X + 26 = 12X + 60
0.4X = 34
X = 85 wickets
Join The Discussion
Comments ( 1 )
Related User Ask Questions
Which of the following is not a primary function of a Bank?
A. Granting Loans
B. Collecting Cheques/Drafts customers
C. Facilitating import of goods
D. Issuing Bank Drafts
A. Regulatory jurisdictional fight between SEBI and IRDA
B. They don’t offer better tax benefits
C. They offer lesser returns compared to traditional insurance policies
D. All of the above
The Chameli Devi Jain Award is given for an outstanding woman ____?
A. Scientist
B. Reporter
C. Player
D. Teacher
a