Question

Which of the given pairs of openers have ratio \(5:2\) in their highest runs?

• A. A and B
• B. B and C
• C. A and D
• D. D and C

Hint:

To verify a ratio like \(5:2\), reduce both numbers by their GCD; if the reduced pair equals \(5:2\), it's a match.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Read the "Highest Runs" column.
A: \(141\), B: \(130\), C: \(52\), D: \(94\), E: \(85\). Step 2: Check ratios for \(5:2\).
Test \(B:C = 130:52\). Divide by \(26\): \(130:52 = 5:2\) (exact).
Other pairs do not simplify to \(5:2\) (quick checks: \(141:94\neq 5:2\), \(141:85\neq 5:2\), \(94:52=47:26\neq 5:2\)). Step 3: Conclude.
The required pair is \(\boxed{\text{B and C}}\).