A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th match and thus increases his average by 3. Find his
average after 17th match
Choices:
A) 36  B) 37  C) 38  D) 39  E) 40
Explanation:   Let the average after 17th match is x   then the average before 17th match is x-3   so 16(x-3) + 87 = 17x   =&gt; x = 87 - 48= 
<gadget id="calculator">87 - 48</gadget>
<output>39</output>
39   Answer: Option 39
<result>D</result>
A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th match and thus increases his average by 3. Find his
average after 17th match