A batsman makes a score of 76 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning. Choose the most appropriate option
A) 36 B) 28 C) 42 D) 45 E) None of the above
Let the average after 17th inning = x.   Then, average after 16th inning = (x – 3).   ∴ 16(x – 3) + 76 = 17x or x = (76 – 48) = 28.   Answer 28
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A batsman makes a score of 76 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.