Linear Programming
1 Write an Objective Function Describing a Quantity $\$ 0.25$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Linear Programming
1 Write an Objective Function Describing a Quantity That Must be Maximized or Minimized
-A dietitian needs to purchase food for patients. She can purchase an ounce of chicken for $\$ 0.25$ and an ounce of potatoes for $\$ 0.04$ . Let $x =$ the number of ounces of chicken and $y =$ the number of ounces of potatoes purchased per patient. Write the objective function that describes the total cost per patient per meal.

• A) \(z = 0.25 x + 0.04 y\)
• B) \(z = 0.04 x + 0.25 y\)
• C) \(z = 25 x + 4 y\)
• D) \(z = 4 y + 25 y\)

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