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

A) 40 B) 39 C) 52 D) 55

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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Ziad Ashrafi 4 years ago

ATQ, 16x + 87= 17(X+3)

Ashraful Islam 7 years ago

Run increase in 17 innings= 17*3 = 51
Average of 16 innings = 87-51 = 36
Average after 17th innings = 36+3 = 39

Rahul Nath 8 years ago

after scoring 87 runs in 17th innings his average score increase 3 that means his average run before scoring 87 was (87-(17*3))=36. Now avrg is =36+3=39

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