A batsman scores 96 runs in his 19th innings, and this raises his average by 4. What is his average after the 19th innings?

A. 22

B. 28

C. 20

D. 24

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Answer: D. 24

Answer: (D) 24

Shortcut: new average = runs in this innings − (old innings × rise) = 96 − 18 × 4 = 24.

Plain: let the old average be x. 18x + 96 = 19(x + 4), so x = 20 and the new average is 24.

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