The first play of a football game resulted in a loss of 12 1/2 yards. Then a penalty resulted in another loss of 5 yards. What is the total loss or gain?

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Given :

Loss in yards after 1st play = 12 ½ yards

penalty = 5 yards

So, total loss = (12 ½ + 5) yards

= 17 ½ yards

 

Hence, total loss of yards is 17 ½ yards.