Question

The running back for the Bulldogs football team carried the ball 7 times for a total loss of 8 3/4 yards. Find

the average change in field position on each run. Enter the average change as a simplified mixed number.
The average change in field position on each run was
yards.

Answer 1

-1 1/4 yards

Explanation:

7 carries

-8.75 yards total yardage

-.8.75 / 7 = -1.25 yards average per carry

In mixed number ? -1 1/4 yards