A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning?  Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 39  B) 88  C) 3  D) 7  E) 62
Let the average after 7th inning = x   Then average after 16th inning = x - 3   \inline \fn_jvn \therefore 16(x-3)+87 = 17x   \inline \fn_jvn \therefore x = 87 - 48= 
<gadget id="calculator">87 - 48</gadget>
<output>39</output>
39   39nswer:39
<result>A</result>
A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning?