A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his avg by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.	Choose the correct answer:
A) 12
B) 39
C) 43
D) 52
E) 34
Let the average after 17th inning = x.   Then, average after 16th inning = (x - 3).   :. 16 (x - 3) + 87 = 17x or x = (87 - 48)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(87 - 48)</gadget>
<output>39</output>
39.   Ans: 39
<result>B</result>
A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his avg by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.