Question : The average number of runs scored by 11 players on a cricket team is 23. If the first player scored 113 runs, then find the average runs of the remaining players.
Option 1: 8 runs
Option 2: 12 runs
Option 3: 14 runs
Option 4: 27 runs
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Correct Answer: 14 runs
Solution : Given: Average run is 23, number of players is 11, and first player score is 113. According to the question, Total runs = Average runs × Number of players = 23 × 11 = 253 The first player scored 113 runs. Runs scored by remaining players = 253 – 113 = 140 Average runs of remaining players = $\frac{140}{10}=14$ Hence, the correct answer is 14.
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