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In a cricket match, 6 players had a certain average of their runs. Seventh player makes a score of 112 runs, thereby increasing the average of their runs by 10.Find the average of first 6 players.

A.	41	B.	48
C.	42	D.	43

Answer and Explanation

Answer:42

Explanation:
Let the average of six players=x ,Average of seven players = x + 10
Sum of scores of six players = 6x
(6x + 112)/7 = x +10 =>x = 42

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