Jorien,the quarterback,threw the football 36 1/2 yards over 4 plays. How many yards did the Jorien average per play?

Question

Jorien,the quarterback,threw the football 36 1/2 yards over 4 plays. How many yards did the Jorien average per play?

Answer 1

Hi, Latisha.

 

Okay, if he threw 36 1/2 yds in 4 plays then

 

36.5/4 = 9.125 yds

 

We can also do this in fraction form by converting 36 1/2 to improper fraction = 73/2

 

73/2 ÷ 4 = 73/2 x 1/4 = 73/8  = 9 1/8 yds