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. 5.75
2. 6.25
3. 6.75
4. 7.25

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 6.25

Given

In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 3.2. 

Concept used

Average

Calculation

For first 10 overs run rate was 3.2

Runs scored = 3.2 × 10 = 32

Total runs to be scored = 282

Remaining runs = 282 - 32

Remaining runs = 250

Runs to be scored in 40 overs = 250/40

Required run rate in remaining overs = 6.25