A batsman in his 17^{th} innings, makes a score of 85 runs, and there by, increases his average by 3

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A batsman in his $17^{th}$ innings, makes a score of $85$ runs, and there by, increases his average by $3$ runs. What is his average after the $17^{th}$ innings ? He had never been $'not out'.$

A

$47$

B

$37$

C

$39$

D

$43$

Solution

Average score before $17^{th}$ innings $=85-3 \times 17=34$

$\therefore$ Average score after $17^{th}$ imnings $=34+3=37$

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