A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his avg by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.  Answers:
A) 15
B) 26
C) 41
D) 32
E) 39
Sol. Let the average after 17th inning = x.   Then, average after 16th inning = (x - 3).   :. 16 (x - 3) + 87 = 17x or x = (87 - 48)= 
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39.   ANSW39R 39
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A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his avg by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.