A batsman in his 15th innings makes a score of 85, and thereby increases his average by 3. What is his average after the 15th innings? He had never been ’not out’.
Choose the correct option
A) 47	B) 37	C) 39	D) 43	E) 42

Rationale: "average score before 15 th innings = 85 - 3 × 15 = 40 average score after 15 th innings = > 40 + 3 = 43 answer : d"
Answer: D