Question

4. A football player gained 14 yards on a play. On the

very next play, he lost three yards. What was his
total yardage for those two plays?

A) 17
(B)-11
(C) 11
(D) 17​

Answer 1

C) 11

Explanation:

Usually, by "total yardage", we mean the total of yards gained. A loss is considered negative yards gained.

Yards gained = (14) +(-3) = 11 . . . . matches choice C