A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 2. Find his average after 17th inning. Options:
A) 36 B) 39 C) 42 D) 45 E) None of the above
Let the average after 17th inning = x.   Then, average after 16th inning = (x – 2).   ∴ 16(x – 2) + 87 = 17x or x = (87 – 32) = 55.   Answer None of the above
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A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 2. Find his average after 17th inning.