A School Is Trying to Determine a Nutritional Diet to Feed

question 69

Multiple Choice

A school is trying to determine a nutritional diet to feed its students.The objective is to minimize cost,subject to meeting the minimum nutritional requirements of protein,calcium,and calories.The cost and nutritional content of each food,along with the minimum nutritional requirements,are shown here.Let K and T be the number pounds of kidney beans and tofu to be purchased.Which of the following is the optimal solution values of the decision variables? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Nutrient } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Kidney } \\\text { Besns }\end{array} & \text { Tofu } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Minimum } \\\text { Deily } \\\text { Requirement }\end{array} \\\hline \text { Cost per pound } & \$ 0.90 & \$ 1.50 & \\\hline \text { Calcium in units per pound } & 15 & 6 & 30 \\\hline \text { Protein in units per pound } & 10 & 10 & 40 \\\hline \text { Calories in units per pound } & 3 & 9 & 18 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)K=1,T =3
• B)K=3,T =1
• C)K=2,T=2
• D)K=4,T=1

---

Definitions:

Non-Competing

Pertaining to elements or entities that do not engage in competition against each other, either within markets or sports.

Globalization

The method through which companies or various organizations gain international impact or begin to function globally.

Less Developed Countries

Nations with low levels of economic resources, industrial base, and development.

Working Conditions

The environment, terms, and circumstances under which an individual is employed, including aspects like hours, safety, and physical demands.