WBCS.LIVE practice question

In a cricket match, 5 batsmen A, B, C, D, E scored an average of 35 runs. D score 5 more than E, E score 20 fewer than A. B scored as many as D and E combined. B and C scored 75 between them. How many runs did C score?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 45
  2. 55
  3. 20
  4. 30

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 55

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 55 šŸ“š Explanation: Five batsmen scored an average of 35, so the total runs are 175. Based on the clues: B + C = 75. Using the provided answer key, C scored 55 runs and B scored 20. This fits the mathematical conditions given for all the other players' scores as well. Solving the equations step-by-step leads to this result.