Using the information in the table above, write a system of three equations. (ii) Write the system in matrix form Ax= b  . (iii) Using the Inverse Method, determine how many ounces of each food should the  dietitian include in the meal to meet the daily requirements exactly

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A dietitian wishes to plan a meal around three foods. The percentages of the daily 
requirements of proteins, carbohydrates, and iron contained in each ounce of the three foods are 
summarized in the following table:

  Food 1 Food 2 Food 3
Protein (%) 10 6 8
Carbohydrates (%) 10 12 6
Iron (%) 5 4 12


The dietitian desires each meal to meet exactly the daily requirement of proteins, carbohydrates, 
and iron (100%) of each.
(i) Using the information in the table above, write a system of three equations.
(ii) Write the system in matrix form Ax= b  .
(iii) Using the Inverse Method, determine how many ounces of each food should the 
dietitian include in the meal to meet the daily requirements exactly

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