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In the first 45 overs of a 50 over innings, the run rate was 5.8 runs per over. What is the required run rate in the remaining overs to rea…

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In the first 45 overs of a 50 over innings, the run rate was 5.8 runs per over. What is the required run rate in the remaining overs to reach the target of 295 runs?
  • A6.9
  • B6.8
  • C6.7
  • D6.6
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Total runs in first 45 overs = 45 × 5.8 = 261 runs

Total runs in 50 overs = 295 runs

∴ The required run rate in the remaining overs = (295 - 261)/5 = 6.8 runs per over