A batsman in his $44^{\text{th}}$ innings scores $86$ and thereby increases his average by $1$. His average after $44$ innings is:

Question

A batsman in his $44^{\text{th}}$ innings scores $86$ and thereby increases his average by $1$. His average after $44$ innings is:

Option A

41

Option B

42

Option C — Correct answer

43

Correct choice.

Option D

44

Explanation

Use the shortcut: average after the inning $=86-1\times(44-1)=43$.

Chapter Mock 6: Average and Ages