A batsman had a certain average of runs for 16 innings. In the 17th innings, he made a score of 87 runs thereby increasing his average by 3. What is his average after 17 innings?  Choose the correct choice from the following options:  A) 39  B) 88  C) 266  D) 278  E) 221
Explanation:   39ssume his initial average = xx   His total runs after 16 innings = 16xx   39fter scoring 87 runs his average got increased by 3 to xx + 3   So his total runs after 17 innings = 17 × (xx+3)   But it was given that the difference in the total scores after 16 innings and 17 innings = 87   Therefore 17×(x+3)−16x=87⇒x=3617×(x+3)−16x=87⇒x=36   His new average = 36 + 3= 
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39   39nswer:39
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A batsman had a certain average of runs for 16 innings. In the 17th innings, he made a score of 87 runs thereby increasing his average by 3. What is his average after 17 innings?