Question

if needed, round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

offense		defense		special teams
running backs	3	linebackers	9	punters	1
receivers	6	cornerbacks	5	long snapper	1
linemen	9	safeties	3	returners	3
total	21	total	27	total	6

a 22%
b 2%
c 16%
d 5%

Explanation:

Step1: Find total players

First, we need to find the total number of players. The totals for offense, defense, and special teams are 21, 27, and 6 respectively. So the total number of players is \(21 + 27 + 6 = 54\).

Step2: Identify the group (e.g., Kickers)

Let's assume we are finding the percentage of Kickers (1 player). The formula for percentage is \(\frac{\text{Number of Kickers}}{\text{Total Players}} \times 100\).

Step3: Calculate the percentage

Substitute the values: \(\frac{1}{54} \times 100 \approx 1.85\%\), which rounds to 2% (option B). If we check other groups, for example, Returners (3 players): \(\frac{3}{54} \times 100 \approx 5.56\%\) (not matching). Receivers (6 players): \(\frac{6}{54} \times 100 \approx 11.11\%\) (no). But if we take Kickers, Punters, or Long snapper (each 1), the percentage is ~2%, which is option B.

Answer:

B. 2%