A batsman makes a score of 65 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.
Select the correct option.
A) 17	B) 39	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) + 65 = 17x or x = (65 – 48) = 17.   17nswer 17
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A batsman makes a score of 65 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.