A batsman played n + 2 innings and got out on all occasions. HisĀ average score in these n + 2 innings was 29 runs and he scored 38 andĀ 15 runs in the last two innings. The batsman scored less than 38 runsĀ in each of the first n innings. In these n innings, his average score wasĀ 30 runs and lowest score was x runs. The smallest possible value of xĀ is
Given, $$\frac{\text{sum of scoresĀ in n matches+38+15}}{n+2}=29$$
Given,Ā $$\frac{\text{sum of scoresĀ in n matches}}{n}=30$$
=> 30n + 53 = 29(n+2) => n=5
Sum of the scores in 5 matches = 29*7 - 38-15 = 150
Since the batsmen scored less than 38, in each ofĀ the first 5 innings. The value of x will be minimum when remaining four values are highest
=> 37+37+37+37 + x = 150
=> x = 2
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