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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].

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Required run rate = 282 - (3.2 x 10) = 250 = 6.25

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Vinod said: (Sat, Jul 17, 2010 04:21:27 AM)

why we are writing 3.2*10

Dilepkumar said: (Wed, Jul 21, 2010 09:28:23 AM)

they asking only remainig 40 ove runrate ....so why use of first 10 ovr

Kavita said: (Wed, Jul 21, 2010 04:45:00 PM)

how do we arrive at the solution.? what is the logic?

Pratik Mehta said: (Thu, Jul 22, 2010 10:49:55 AM)

@Kavita : Run rate * overs = runs scored. So now Run rate = Runs scored/required / overs. There 282 - (3.2 x 10) = Runs required Remaining overs are 40.

Ranjith said: (Tue, Aug 17, 2010 08:57:27 PM)

y do v minus 282-(3.2*10)...?

Muhundhan said: (Wed, Aug 18, 2010 03:03:33 PM)

so we calculate the runs in the first 10 overs first 10 overs they got 32 runs remaining 40 overs they got 250 250 / 40 =6.25

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