# Easy Averages Solved QuestionAptitude Discussion

 Q. The average of runs of a cricket player of 10 innings was 32. How many runes must be made in his next innings so as to increase his average of runs by 4?
 ✖ A. 72 ✖ B. 74 ✖ C. 70 ✔ D. 76

Solution:
Option(D) is correct

Average after 11 innings = 36

Required number of runs = $( 36 × 11) - (32 × 10)$

$=396-320$

76

Edit: For an alternative solution, check comment by Mohan Dand.

Edit 2: For yet another alternative solution, check comment by Sravan Reddy.

## (5) Comment(s)

Sravan Reddy
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Alternative thinking:

=> If he needs to raise average to 36, he needs to score 36 + additional runs to raise all previous innings to 36

Average previous innings - 32 in 10 innings. so raise by 4 in each innings - 4*10 = 40.

Another Reddy
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useless method.because every one needs simple method rather than fast track method.first of all people has to understand concept method.then adopt this method

Cool Reddy
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No need to discourage a good effort. People have different requirements. Something which doesn't suit you might be a blessing for someone else.

Sohaib
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thanks SARAVAN for nice solution...it is very easy and least time consuming

Mohan Dand
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given that:

$\dfrac{T}{10}=32$

$\Rightarrow$ total runs $T=10 \times 32=320$

$\Rightarrow$ in his next innings (i.e 11th innings ) he want to increase his avg 4 (i.e 32 to 36) so he need to score::

$\Rightarrow \dfrac{T}{11}=36$

$\Rightarrow$ total runs, $=T=11 \times 36=396$

$\Rightarrow$ therfore the reqired score, $=396-320=76$