In a cricket match Sachin scored double the runs than Sehwag scored. Both were short by 2 runs
In a cricket match Sachin scored double the runs than Sehwag scored. Both were short by 2 runs to the double century then how many runs scored by Sachin ?
A) 132
B) 66
C) 16
D) 98
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Correct option is (A) 132
Let runs scored by Sehwag be x.
\(\therefore\) Runs scored by Sachin is 2x.
\(\therefore\) According to given condition
(2x+x) + 2 = 200
\(\Rightarrow\) 3x = 200 - 2 = 198
\(\Rightarrow\) \(x=\frac{198}3=66\)
\(\therefore\) Runs scored by Sachin = 2x \(=2\times66\) = 132.
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