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 ?
1. 6.25
2. 6.5 
3. 6.75
4. 7

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 6.25

Given:

In first 10 over run rate = 3.2

Total run = 282

Concept Used:

Sum of all observations = Average × Number of observations

Calculation:

In first 10 over total run = 3.2 × 10 = 32

More run need to be score in next 40 over = 282 - 32 = 250

Average score in remaining 40 over = 250/40 = 6.25

∴ The run rate in remaining 40 over should be 6.25.