Solve Problems Using Systems in Three Variables

question 201

Multiple Choice

Solve Problems Using Systems in Three Variables
-A ceramics workshop makes serving bowls, platters, and bread baskets to sell at its Winter Festival. A serving bowl takes 3 hours to prepare, 2 hours to paint, and 8 hours to fire. A platter takes 15 hours to prepare, 3 hours to paint, and 4 hours to fire. A bread basket takes 4 hours to prepare, 16 hours to paint, and 7 hours to fire. If the workshop has 92 hours for prep time, 60 hours for painting, and 94 hours for firing, how many of each can be made?

• A) 8 serving bowls, 4 platters, 2 bread baskets
• B) 4 serving bowls, 2 platters, 8 bread baskets
• C) 2 serving bowls, 8 platters, 4 bread baskets
• D) 9 serving bowls, 5 platters, 3 bread baskets

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Definitions:

Mild Punishing Stimuli

Stimuli that are not severely harmful or painful but are used to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Strong Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that significantly decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring by causing discomfort or distress when the behavior is exhibited.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of the behavior that it follows.

Avoidance

A behavior aimed at preventing the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus or situation.