A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.

A. 40

B. 39

C. 52

D. 55

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Answer-B Solution-

Solution(By Apex Team)

Let the average after 17th innings = x Then average after 16th innings = (x – 3) Therefore 16 × (x – 3) + 87 = 17x Therefore x = 39