Average - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 769

Q.  The batting average of a particular batsman is 60 runs in 46 innings. If the difference in his highest and lowest score is 150 runs and his average excluding these two innings is 58 runs, find his highest score.
- Published on 06 Jul 15

a. 179
b. 208
c. 210
d. None of these

ANSWER: 179
 
Total runs scored by the batsman = 60*46 = 2760 runs
Now excluding the two innings the runs scored = 58*44 = 2552 runs
Hence the runs scored in the two innings = 2760 – 2552 = 208 runs.
Let the highest score be x, hence the lowest score = x – 150
x + (x - 150) = 208
2x = 358
x = 179 runs

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