A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th match and thus increases his average by 3.
Find his average after 17th match?
A.36
B.37
C.38
D.39
Answer and Feedback
Answer:D
Feedback:Let the average after 17th match is x
then the average before 17th match is x-3
so 16(x-3) + 87 = 17x
=> x = 87 - 48 = 39
then the average before 17th match is x-3
so 16(x-3) + 87 = 17x
=> x = 87 - 48 = 39