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In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 3.2. What should be the run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 282 runs?

A. 6.25

B. 6.5

C. 6.75

D. 7

E. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Required run rate}} \cr & = {\frac{{282 - \left( {3.2 \times 10} \right)}}{{40}}} \cr & = \frac{{250}}{{40}} \cr & = 6.25 \cr} $$

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  1. Nouman Mukhtar
    Nouman Mukhtar :
    11 months ago

    Total score in 10 overs = 3.2*10 = 32
    Remaining runs = total runs - chased runs = 282-32 = 250 runs
    Run rate = total remaining runs/total remaining overs = 250/40= 6.25

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