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A batsman makes a score of 111 runs in the 10th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 5. What will be his average after the 10th match?

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A batsman makes a score of 111 runs in the 10th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 5. What will be his average after the 10th match?
1). 66
2). 61
3). 62
4). 64


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Let average runs be x.

Total runs in 9 matches = 9x

Average runs after 10th match = (9x + 111)/10 = x + 5 (given)

⇒ 9x + 111 = 10x – 50

⇒ x = 61

∴ Average after 10th match = 61 + 5 = 66

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