Correct option is D
Given:
Average of 9 innings = 68 runs
Runs scored in the 10th inning = 130 runs
Formula Used:
Average =
Solution:
Total runs in 9 innings = 68 × 9 = 612
Total runs after 10 innings = 612 + 130 = 742
New average = = 74.2
Increase in average = 74.2 - 68 = 6.2
Rounding off to the nearest whole number gives 6.
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)