The average of a batsman for 40 innings is 50 runs. His highest score exceeds his lowest score by 172 runs. If these two innings are excluded, his average drops by 2 runs. Find his highest score.  Choose the correct answer:
A) 172
B) 173
C) 174
D) 175
E) 176
Total runs = 40 × 50 = 2000   Let his highest score be = x   Then his lowest score = x – 172   Now 200−x−(x−172) /38=48   ⇒ 2x = 2172 – 1824   ⇒ x = 174   Answer 174
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The average of a batsman for 40 innings is 50 runs. His highest score exceeds his lowest score by 172 runs. If these two innings are excluded, his average drops by 2 runs. Find his highest score.