Question

Josiah, an NFL running back, rushed for an average of 90 yards per game last season. This season, his average is 176.4 yards per game. What is the percent of increase in Josiah's

average?


a) 40%
b) 60%
c) 80%
d) 96%

Answer 1

To calculate the percent of increase in Josiah's average rushing yards per game from 90 yards to 176.4 yards, the formula is applied and yields a 96% increase. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) 96%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent of increase in Josiah's average rushing yards per game, we can use the formula:

Percent Increase = ((New Average - Original Average) / Original Average) × 100%

In this case, Josiah's original average was 90 yards per game, and his new average is 176.4 yards per game. Substituting these values into the formula gives us:

Percent Increase = ((176.4 - 90) / 90) × 100%

Percent Increase = (86.4 / 90) × 100%

Percent Increase = 0.96 × 100%

Percent Increase = 96%

The percent of increase in Josiah's average rushing yards per game is 96%, making the correct answer (d) 96%.