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The average runs scored by a batsman in 20 matches is 40. In the next 10 matches the batsman scored an average of 13 runs. Find his average in all the 30 matches?

Correct answer: A. 31

  • A. 31
  • B. 29
  • C. 28
  • D. 30

Explanation

In the first 20 matches, the batsman scored 20 × 40 = 800 runs. In the next 10 matches, he scored 10 × 13 = 130 runs, making 930 runs in 30 matches. His overall average is 930 runs / 30 matches = 31 runs per match. The likely mistake is averaging 40 runs and 13 runs directly, which ignores that the two periods contain different numbers of matches.

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