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 correct choice from the following:
A) 38
B) 178
C) 39
D) 27
E) 11
Let the average after 7th inning = x   Then average after 16th inning = x - 3   16(x-3)+87 = 17x   x = 87 - 48= 
<gadget id="calculator">87 - 48</gadget>
<output>39</output>
39   ANSWER:39
<result>C</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?