In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 4.2. What should be the run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 282 runs? Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 6.25 B) 6.5 C) 6.75 D) 7 E) 6
10 overs - run rate = 4.2   runs scored in first 10 overs = 42   remaining overs 40   total runs to be scored= 282   42 runs already scored 282-42= 
<gadget id="calculator">282-42</gadget>
<output>240</output>
240   240 runs to be scored in 40 overs   let required runrate be x   40*x=240   x=240/40= 
<gadget id="calculator">240/40</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6.0   the required runrate is 6.0   ANSW6R:6
<result>E</result>
In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 4.2. What should be the run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 282 runs?