Question

What is the net yardage gained by the Bobcat football team after starting the game with a 15-yard gain, losing 5 yards due to a penalty, gaining 2 yards on a short pass, gaining an additional 8 yards on the run after the catch, and then incurring a 15-yard penalty?

A) 10 yards
B) 13 yards
C) 20 yards
D) -10 yards

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B) 13 yards. After calculating the gains and losses in yardage, including penalties and plays, the Bobcat football team had a net gain of 13 yards.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the net yardage gained by the Bobcat football team, we must add and subtract the yardage from each play. Here is the step-by-step calculation:

1. Start with a 15-yard gain.
2. Subtract 5 yards due to a penalty.
3. Add 2 yards from a short pass.
4. Add 8 yards from the run after the catch.
5. Finally, subtract a 15-yard penalty.

When you combine these yardages, the net gain is calculated as follows:

15 yards (initial gain) - 5 yards (penalty) + 2 yards (pass) + 8 yards (run) - 15 yards (penalty) = 5 yards + 2 yards + 8 yards - 15 yards = 13 yards net gain.