In the first 24 matches, a cricket player averages 60 runs. The overall average for all 32 matches is 80. Determine the average for the last 8 matches.

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  1. 140
  2. 110
  3. 120
  4. 130

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Option 1 : 140
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Given:

A cricket player averages 60 runs in the first 24 matches.

Total matches = 32

Overall average = 80

Last 8 matches = Total matches - First 24 matches

Formula used:

Total runs = Average × Number of matches

Average for last 8 matches = (Total runs in 32 matches - Total runs in first 24 matches) / 8

Calculations:

Total runs in first 24 matches = 60 × 24 = 1440

Total runs in 32 matches = 80 × 32 = 2560

Runs in last 8 matches = Total runs in 32 matches - Total runs in first 24 matches

⇒ Runs in last 8 matches = 2560 - 1440 = 1120

Average for last 8 matches = Runs in last 8 matches / 8

⇒ Average for last 8 matches = 1120 / 8 = 140

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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