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In a one day match of 50 overs in an innings the team A had a run rate of 5.3 runs per over. Team B is playing and 5 overs are left and the required run rate to tie the match is 7.2 per over to match the score of team A. What is team B's score?

A. 265

B. 238

C. 254

D. 229

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Run scored by team A $$ = \frac{{50 \times 53}}{{10}} = 265{\text{ runs}}$$
Run scored by team B in 5 over $$ = \frac{{72}}{{10}} \times 5 = 36{\text{ runs}}$$
Then, remaining run make by B = 265 - 36 = 229

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