A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3. What is his average after 17th inning? Choose the correct answer: A) 39 B) 35 C) 42 D) 40.5 E) 41.5
let the average after 16th inning =x   then total run after 16th inning=16x   then total run after 17th inning=16x+87   then average run after 17th inning=(16x+87)/17   (16x+87)/17=x+3;   x=36;   average after 17th inning =36+3= 
<gadget id="calculator">36+3</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 averages by 3. What is his average after 17th inning?