SOLUTION: The average score of a batsman in 6 matches is 75 and his average score in the first five matches is 80. Find his score in the sixth match?

Question 926772: The average score of a batsman in 6 matches is 75 and his average score in the first five matches is 80. Find his score in the sixth match?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = score in 6th match
y = average score in first 5 matches = 80
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(y*5 + x)/6 = 75
80*5 + x = 75*6
400 + x = 450
x = 50
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answer:
x = score in 6th match = 50
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