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