A batsman makes a score of 56 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his averages by 3. What is his average after 17th inning?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 25  B) 8  C) 27  D) 29  E) 39

Rationale: "let the average after 17 innings = x total runs scored in 17 innings = 17 x average after 16 innings = ( x - 3 ) total runs scored in 16 innings = 16 ( x - 3 ) total runs scored in 16 innings + 56 = total runs scored in 17 innings = > 16 ( x - 3 ) + 56 = 17 x = > 16 x - 48 + 56 = 17 x = > x = 8 answer is b ."
Answer: B