A batsman makes a score of 87 in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. What is his average after the 17th inning? - IQ786

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

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

33

37

39

35

Explanation

Let the average after 17th innings = x

Then average after 16th innings = (x – 3)

Therefore 16 × (x – 3) + 87 = 17x

Therefore x = 39