A batsman makes a score of 92 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th inning.
Pick:
A) 36  B) 39  C) 42  D) 44  E) none of the above

Rationale: "let the average after 17 th inning = x . then , average after 16 th inning = ( x – 3 ) . ∴ 16 ( x – 3 ) + 92 = 17 x or x = ( 92 – 48 ) = 44 . answer d"
Answer: D