Gavaskar’s average in his initial 50 innings was 50. After the 51st innings, his average was 51. What number of runs did he score in his 51st inning? (assuming that he lost his wicket in his 51st innings) A) 101 B) 103 C) 98 D) 100

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Gavaskar’s average in his initial 50 innings was 50. After the 51st innings, his average was 51. What number of runs did he score in his 51st inning? (assuming that he lost his wicket in his 51st innings)

A) 101
B) 103
C) 98
D) 100

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Answer: A 101
Solution:
Add up to score after 50 innings = 50*50 = 2500 Total score after 51 innings = 51*51 = 2601. So, runs made in the 51st innings = 2601-2500 = 101 If he had not lost his wicket in his 51st innings, he would have scored an unbeaten 50 in his 51st innings.