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The average score of a cricketer for ten matches is 38.9 runs. If the average for the first six matches is 42, then find the average for the last four matches.

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The average score of a cricketer for ten matches is 38.9 runs. If the average for the first six matches is 42, then find the average for the last four matches.
  1. 33.25
  2. 33.5
  3. 34.25
  4. 35

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - 34.25
Total of 10 matches = 389, first six = 6×42=2526 \times 42 = 252. Last four = 137, average = 1374=34.25\frac{137}{4} = 34.25.

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