CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-12

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    The average score of Dhoni after 48 innings is 48 and in the 49th inning, Dhoni scores 97 runs. In the 50th inning, the minimum number of runs required to increase his average score by 2 than it was before the 50th inning is

    A)  99                               

    B)  149

    C)  151                 

    D)         Cannot be determined

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The average score after 48th innings =48 and the average score after 49th innings =49 Since,    \[\frac{(48\times 48+97)}{49}=49\] Now, requirement of runs \[=49+(50\times 2)=149\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[(50\times 51)-(49\times 49)=149\]


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