A batsman makes a score of 90 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3. What is his average after 17th inning?	Select the correct option: A) 39 B) 35 C) 42 D) 40.5 E) 42
let the average after 16th inning =x   then total run after 16th inning=16x   then total run after 17th inning=16x+90   then average run after 17th inning=(16x+90)/17   (16x+90)/17=x+3 =&gt; 16x+90 = 17x+51 =&gt; x=39   x=39;   average after 17th inning =39+3= 
<gadget id="calculator">39+3</gadget>
<output>42</output>
42   ANSW42R:42
<result>E</result>
A batsman makes a score of 90 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3. What is his average after 17th inning?