A batsman in his 17th innings makes a score of 85 and their by increasing his average by 3. What is his average after the 17thinnings?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 22  B) 77  C) 26  D) 37  E) 88

Rationale: "16 x + 85 = 17 ( x + 3 ) x = 34 + 3 = 37 answer : d"
Answer: D