A large institution is preparing lunch menus containing foods A and B. The specifications for the two foods are given in the following table: Units of Units of Units of Fat Carbohydrates Protein Food per Ounce per Ounce per Ounce A 1 2 1 B 1 1 1 Each lunch must provide at least 6 units of fat per serving, no more than 7 units of protein, and at least 10 units of carbohydrates. The institution can purchase food A for $0.12 per ounce and food B for $0.08 per ounce. How many ounces of each food should a serving contain to meet the dietary requirement at the least cost?

A large institution is preparing lunch menus containing foods A and B. The specifications for the two foods are given in the following table: Units of Units of Units of Fat Carbohydrates Protein Food per Ounce per Ounce per Ounce A 1 2 1 B 1 1 1 Each lunch must provide at least 6 units of fat per serving, no more than 7 units of protein, and at least 10 units of carbohydrates. The institution can purchase food A for $0.12 per ounce and food B for $0.08 per ounce. How many ounces of each food should a serving contain to meet the dietary requirement at the least cost?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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