Question 45
EasyOriginal questionJoseph's batting average after 9 innings (out every time) is 38. How many runs must he score in his 10th innings (and get out) to raise his average to 40?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Runs so far = .
Runs needed after 10 innings = .
10th innings score = .
Worth noting
Shortcut: (the new average plus 2 for each earlier innings). starts from the old average.
- Concept
- Score needed in the next innings to lift the average
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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