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

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Solution

The correct option is B 37
Average score before 17th innings
$= 85 - 3 \times 17 = 34$
$∴$ Average score after 17th innings
$= 34 + 3 = 37$

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

The correct option is B 37Average score before 17th innings =85−3×17=34 ∴ Average score after 17th innings =34+3=37

The correct option is B 37
Average score before 17th innings
$= 85 - 3 \times 17 = 34$
$∴$ Average score after 17th innings
$= 34 + 3 = 37$