Question

A football team has attempted 6 running plays. The change in field position resulting from each play is shown in the table.

Running Play Outcomes
Play 1
–3 yards
Play 2
2 yards
Play 3
–1 yard
Play 4
–2 yards
Play 5
–3 yards
Play 6
1 yard

What is the average change in field position per running play?
–6 yards per play
–1 yard per play
0 yards per play
1 yard per play

Answer 1

-1 yard per play

Explanation:

Answer 2

Find the total, then divide by the number of plays:

-3 + 2 -1 - 2 - 3 +1 = -6 yards

-6 yards / 6 plays = -1 yard per play average.