Correct option is B
Given
Old average = 62
Initial innings = 5
Score in 6th inning = 296
Formula Used
Sum of runs = Average Number of Innings
New Average =
Solution
Runs scored in first 5 innings =
Total runs after 6 innings = 310 + 296 = 606
New Average =
Increase in average = 101 - 62 = 39
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)