A Diet Is Being Developed Which Must Contain at Least

question 13

Multiple Choice

A diet is being developed which must contain at least 100 mg of vitamin C. Two fruits are used in this diet. Bananas contain 30 mg of vitamin C and Apples contain 20 mg of vitamin C. The diet must contain at least 100 mg of vitamin C. Which of the following constraints reflects the relationship between Bananas, Apples and vitamin C?

• A) 20 A + 30 B ≥ 100
• B) 20 A + 30 B ≤ 100
• C) 20 A + 30 B = 100
• D) 20 A = 100

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