Virat Kohli Strike Rate Challenge: Solve This Math Problem

Virat Kohli is in sensational form during a high-stakes T20 match against Australia. Fans are on the edge of their seats as Kohli dominates the bowlers with precision and power. By the time he faces his 60th ball, he’s already achieved an extraordinary strike rate, and the commentators are speculating how far he could go if he faced more deliveries.

Word Problem

Virat Kohli scores 120 runs in 60 balls, maintaining an impressive strike rate. In the final overs, he accelerates further, scoring an additional 40 runs in the next 10 balls. His team needs him to maintain this new strike rate for the remaining 30 balls of the innings.

Question: If Kohli bats for all 30 remaining balls at his new strike rate, how many total runs will he score in the innings?

Options:
A. 240
B. 260
C. 280
D. 300

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