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?

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Question: 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

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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