Nutrition. Becca must have at least 15 mg but no more than 45 mg of iron each day. She should also have at least 1500 mg but no more than 2500 mg of calcium per day. One serving of goat cheese contains 1 mg of iron, 500 mg of calcium, and 264 calories. One serving of hazelnuts contains 5 mg of iron, 100 mg of calcium, and 628 calories. How many servings of goat cheese and how many servings of hazelnuts should Becca eat in order to meet the daily requirements of iron and calcium but minimize the total number of calories?

Nutrition. Becca must have at least 15 mg but no more than 45 mg of iron each day. She should also have at least 1500 mg but no more than 2500 mg of calcium per day. One serving of goat cheese contains 1 mg of iron, 500 mg of calcium, and 264 calories. One serving of hazelnuts contains 5 mg of iron, 100 mg of calcium, and 628 calories. How many servings of goat cheese and how many servings of hazelnuts should Becca eat in order to meet the daily requirements of iron and calcium but minimize the total number of calories?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 375RE: After attending a major league baseball game, the patrons often purchase souvenirs. If a family...

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