Solve Problems Using Systems in Three Variables

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Multiple Choice

Solve Problems Using Systems in Three Variables
-A deli sells three sizes of roast beef sandwiches: the small roast beef sandwich contains 6 ounces of meat and sells for $3.50; the regular roast beef sandwich contains 9 ounces of meat and sells for $4.00; and the large roast beef sandwich contains 13 ounces of meat and sells for $4.50. A customer requests a selection of each size for a reception. She and the manager agree on a combination of 42 sandwiches made from 23 pounds 10 ounces of roast beef for a total cost of $164. How many of each size sandwich will be in this combination? (Note: 1 pound = 16 ounces)

• A) 16 small sandwiches, 18 medium sandwiches, 8 large sandwiches.
• B) 18 small sandwiches, 12 medium sandwiches, 12 large sandwiches.
• C) 12 small sandwiches, 14 medium sandwiches, 16 large sandwiches.
• D) 14 small sandwiches, 24 medium sandwiches, 4 large sandwiches.

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