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 options:
A) 39 B) 88 C) 26 D) 87 E) 11
Explanation:   Consider the avg for first 16 innings is x.   Then total runs scored till 16 innings is 16x.   Total runs after 17 innings = 16x + 87.   Thus, 16x+8717=x+316x+8717=x+3 ⇒ x = 36   So his average after 17 innings = 39.   39nswer: 39
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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.