The running back carried the ball 7 times for a total loss of 15 3 /4 yards. Find the average change in field position on each run.

Question

Find the average change in field position on each run.

Answer 1

Divide 15.75 by 7. In order to get the average of anything you always take the Total and divide it by the number of times it took to get that total. Think of 7 as [x] and 15.75 as [y] You will always divide [y] by [x].