A batsman has an average of 40 runs over 20 matches. In the following 10 matches, his average drops to 13 runs. What is his overall average across all 30 matches?

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9 Jul 2019
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The total runs scored in the first 20 matches is 20 × 40 = 800. For the next 10 matches, the total runs are 10 × 13 = 130. Combining both, the batsman scored 800 + 130 = 930 runs in 30 matches. Therefore, the overall average is 930 ÷ 30 = 31.

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