Question

By how much does the difference between the two highest total runs differ from the difference between the two lowest total runs?

• A. More by 4
• B. More by 18
• C. Lower by 18
• D. None of these

Hint:

When a question compares "gaps", write the sorted list and compute each gap explicitly; then compare—this avoids accidental mix-ups across rows/columns.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Order "Total Runs".
Totals: A \(=994\), E \(=772\), B \(=751\), D \(=653\), C \(=414\). Step 2: Compute the two required gaps.
Two \emph{highest} totals: \(994\) and \(751\) \(\Rightarrow\) gap \(= 994-751 = 243\).
Two \emph{lowest} totals: \(653\) and \(414\) \(\Rightarrow\) gap \(= 653-414 = 239\). Step 3: Compare the gaps.
Difference of gaps \(= 243 - 239 = \boxed{4}\).
Thus, the gap between the highest two totals is \(\boxed{\text{more by 4}}\).