In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 7.2. What should be the average run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 272 runs?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 5.
We know that,
Average = Sum of observations/Number of observations
Now,
Total runs scored in 10 overs = 7.2 × 10 = 72 runs
Remaining runs to make = 272 - 72 = 200 runs
Required run rate in 40 overs = 200/40 = 5 runs/over
Hence,
The required run rate in the next 40 overs will be 5 runs/over