Question

Bobby™s football team received four five-yard penalties in the first quarter, which meant his team lost yardage in their progress toward the goal line. if the team started at the 45-yard line and ended at the 25-yard line, what was the change in their progression down the field as a result of these penalties?a. -20 yards b. -5 yards c. 5 yards d. 20 yards

Answer 1

Answer: Choice A (20 yards)

Explanation:

Bobby's football team received four five-yard penalties in the first quarter, which means they lost 4 x 5 = 20 yards in total.

The team started at the 45-yard line, which means they had 45 yards to go until the goal line.

The team ended at the 25-yard line, which means they had progressed 45 - 25 = 20 yards down the field.

However, they lost 20 yards due to penalties, so their actual progress down the field was 20 - 20 = 0 yards.

Therefore, the change in their progression down the field as a result of these penalties is -20 yards (choice A).