Solve the Problem $z = 0.25 x + 0.02 y$ B) $z = 0.02 x + 0.25 y$

question 210

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A dietitian needs to purchase food for patients. She can purchase an ounce of chicken for $0.25 and an ounce of potatoes for $0.02. 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) \(z = 0.25 x + 0.02 y\)
• B) \(z = 0.02 x + 0.25 y\)
• C) \(z = 25 x + 2 y\)
• D) \(z = 2 y + 25 y\)

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