A batsman makes a score of 88 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3.Find his average after 17th inning? Choose the correct answer:
A) 19
B) 29
C) 40
D) 49
E) 59
let the average after 17th inning =x   Then average after 16th inning=(x-3)   Therefore 16(x-3)+88=17x   Therefore x=40   ANSWER:40
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A batsman makes a score of 88 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3.Find his average after 17th inning?