Maximum possible total runs scored by Sachin in the four matches = 27 + 30 + 110 + 20 = 187.
You can see that we have again taken 10% values in each match.
Completing the table:
| Runs scored | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 | Match 4 |
|---|
| Ashwin | 23 | 100 | 13 | 53 |
| Rahul | 88 | 65 | 19 | 52 |
| Sachin | 27 | 30 | 110 | 20 |
| Virat | 72 | 75 | 20 | 56 |
| Rohit | 60 | 30 | 78 | 19 |
| Total | 270 | 300 | 240 | 200 |
In such a case, minimum possible total runs scored by Ashwin in the four matches = 23 + 100 + 13 + 53 = 189.
Difference = 189 – 187 = 2 (minimum possible)
To minimize the difference, we have taken minimum possible score of Ashwin. Hence, his score in Match-3 is taken as 13.
Subsequently, total runs scored by Rahul in the four matches = 88 + 65 + 19 + 52 = 224.
Also, total runs scored by Rohit in the four matches = 60 + 30 + 78 + 19 = 187
Absolute difference = 224 – 187 = 37
