Solve the Problem. -A Deli Sells Three Sizes of Chicken Sandwiches: the Small

question 102

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A deli sells three sizes of chicken sandwiches: the small chicken sandwich contains 4 ounces of meat and sells for $3.00; the regular chicken sandwich contains 8 ounces of meat and sells for $3.50; and the large chicken sandwich contains 10 ounces of meat and sells for $4.00. A customer requests a selection of each size for a reception. She and the manager agree on a combination of 52 sandwiches made from 22 pounds 4 ounces of chicken for a total cost of $178. How many of each size sandwich will be in this combination? (Note: 1 pound = 16 ounces)

• A)24 small sandwiches, 10 medium sandwiches, 18 large sandwiches.
• B)20 small sandwiches, 22 medium sandwiches, 10 large sandwiches.
• C)22 small sandwiches, 16 medium sandwiches, 14 large sandwiches.
• D)18 small sandwiches, 12 medium sandwiches, 22 large sandwiches.

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