A batsman scores 87 runs in his 17th innings. Due to this his average increased by 3 runs. Find his current average.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Let the new average = x
Total runs scored in 17 innings = 17x
Avg. after 16th inning = x – 3
Total runs scored in 16 innings = 16 (x – 3)
ATQ,
16 (x – 3) + 87 = 17x
⸫ x = 87 – 48
x = 39