Two foods contain proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Food A costs $1 per pound and contains 30% protein, 10% fat, and So carbohydrates. Food costs $1.50 per pound and contains 20 protein, 4% fat, and 75% carbohydrates. What is a combination of x pounds of Food A and y pounds of Food B that provides at least 1 pounds of protein, 3 pounds of carbohydrates, and pound of fat at the lowest cost?

Two foods contain proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Food A costs $1 per pound and contains 30% protein, 10% fat, and So carbohydrates. Food costs $1.50 per pound and contains 20 protein, 4% fat, and 75% carbohydrates. What is a combination of x pounds of Food A and y pounds of Food B that provides at least 1 pounds of protein, 3 pounds of carbohydrates, and pound of fat at the lowest cost?

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter9: Quadratic Functions And Equations

Section9.7: Solving Systems Of Linear And Quadratic Equations

Problem 30HP

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