CSATPercentage, Profit & LossSpeed Time Distance2025

Team X scored a total of N runs in 20 overs. Team Y tied the score in 10% less overs. Had team Y's average run rate (runs per over) been 50% higher, the scores would have been tied in 12 overs. How many runs were scored by team X?

A

72

B

144

C

216

D

Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. **Analyze Team Y's Baseline:** - Team X took 20 overs. Team Y took 10% less time. - Team Y's time = $20 - (10\% \text{ of } 20) = 18$ overs. - Let the total score be $N$. So, Team Y

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