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A batsman's average score was 44, and after scoring 132 runs in a new innings, his average increased to 48. To determine how many innings he played earlier, it was calculated that he needed 21 innings to absorb the extra 84 runs above the new average. The document also includes similar examples with solutions for better understanding of the concept.

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Average Special Question Note

A batsman's average score was 44, and after scoring 132 runs in a new innings, his average increased to 48. To determine how many innings he played earlier, it was calculated that he needed 21 innings to absorb the extra 84 runs above the new average. The document also includes similar examples with solutions for better understanding of the concept.

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AVERAGE SPECIAL QUESTION NOTE

Question:

A batsman's average score for a certain number of innings is 44. If he scores 132 runs in the
next innings, his average becomes 48. How many innings did he play earlier?

Step‑by‑Step in Simple Words


Old average = 44

1.​ This means: before the new innings, every innings was balanced at 44 runs.

New average = 48

2.​ After adding the new score, the balance shifted upward by 4 runs per innings.

Score in new innings = 132


But the new average is only 48.

3.​ → So he scored extra runs above the new average = 132−48=84.

Each old innings contributes +4 to the average

4.​ Because the average rose from 44 to 48.

To absorb those extra 84 runs, we need enough old innings so that each adds 4.

5.​ → 84÷4=21.

✅ Answer: 21 innings
✨ One‑Line Shortcut
👉 Earlier innings = (Score − New Avg) ÷ (New Avg − Old Avg)
📘 More Practice Questions (with Solutions)
Q1.

A student’s average mark in 10 exams is 50. In the next exam he scores 80, and his average
becomes 52. How many exams had he taken earlier?

Solution:
Extra above new avg = 80−52=28.
Rise per exam = 52−50=2.
Earlier exams = 28÷2=14.

✅ Answer = 14.
Q2.

A bowler’s average runs conceded in 15 matches is 36. In the next match he concedes 60 runs,
and his average becomes 37. How many matches had he played earlier?

Solution:
Extra above new avg = 60−37=23.
Rise per match = 37−36=1.
Earlier matches = 23÷1=23.

✅ Answer = 23.
Q3.

A batsman’s average is 30 runs for some innings. In the next innings he scores 90 runs, and his
average becomes 32. Find earlier innings.

Solution:
Extra above new avg = 90−32=58.
Rise per innings = 32−30=2.
Earlier innings = 58÷2=29.

✅ Answer = 29.
🌟 Key Takeaway
●​ Always compare score vs new average.
●​ Divide by rise in average per innings.
●​ That gives earlier innings directly — no algebra needed.

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