Question

The ratio of runs scored by two teams in a cricket match is 4 : 3. If the winning team wins by 75 runs, find the runs scored by the loosing team.

• A. 300
• B. 175
• C. 250
• D. 225

Answer 1

The correct option is D 225

Ratio of runs scored by winning team to that of loosing team = $\frac{4}{3}$
Difference of runs between two teams = 4 - 3 = 1 unit.
∵ Winning margin = 75 runs, so, 1 unit = 75 runs
∴ Runs scored by loosing team = 3 units = 3 × 75 = 225 runs