Question

G’Koby is a running back for the Utopian football team. In the last game, on the team's first possession of the ball, he ran for 20 yards on the first play, lost 15 yards on the second play, but gained 25 yards on the third play. Where is the line of scrimmage (where is the ball now)?

A. 10 yards from the starting point
B. 30 yards from the starting point
C. 25 yards from the starting point
D. 5 yards from the starting point

Answer 1

The ball is now option b) 30 yards from the starting point.

Step-by-step explanation:

The line of scrimmage is where the ball is placed at the start of each play in American football. To determine the current position of the ball, we need to add up the yards gained and lost on each play. In this case, G’Koby gained 20 yards on the first play, lost 15 yards on the second play, and gained 25 yards on the third play.

So, the total yards gained or lost are 20 + (-15) + 25 = 30 yards. Since the line of scrimmage is the starting point, we can subtract the total yards gained or lost from the starting point.

Therefore, the ball is now option b)30 yards from the starting point.