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)
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Required run rate}} \cr & = {\frac{{282 - \left( {3.2 \times 10} \right)}}{{40}}} \cr & = \frac{{250}}{{40}} \cr & = 6.25 \cr} $$Join The Discussion
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A. 125 km/hr
B. 75 km/hr
C. 135 km/hr
D. 120 km/hr
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