Solve the problem.
-A football team gained 40 yards on one play, lost 38 yards on another, and gained 13 yards on the last play of the first half. They had already gained 256 yards during the half. What was the total yardage gain for the first
Half?
A) 309 yd
B) 347 yd
C) 271 yd
D) 241 yd

Question

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To find the total yardage gain for the first half, we need to add up the yardage gained and subtract the yardage lost.

Yardage gained:

40 yards + 13 yards = 53 yards

Yardage lost:

38 yards

Total yardage gained for the first half:

256 yards + 53 yards - 38 yards = 271 yards

Therefore, the answer is C) 271 yd. To find out the total yardage gain for the first half, we need to add up the yards gained and lost on each play.

40 yards gained - 38 yards lost + 13 yards gained = 15 yards gained on the plays given

Then, to find the total yardage gain for the entire first half, we add this 15 yards to the 256 yards already gained:

15 yards + 256 yards = 271 yards

Therefore, the best choice is C.

Solve the Problem. -A Football Team Gained 40 Yards on One Play, Lost