Suppose that it takes 12 units of carbohydrates and 6 units of protein to satisfy Jacob's minimum

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Suppose that it takes 12 units of carbohydrates and 6 units of protein to satisfy Jacob's minimum weekly requirements. A particular type of meat contains 2 units of carbohydrates and 2 units of protein per pound. A particular cheese contains 3 units of carbohydrates and 1 unit of protein per pound. The meat costs $3.50 per pound and the cheese costs $4.60 per pound. How many pounds of each are needed in order to minimize the cost and still meet the minimum requirements?
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College Algebra Graphs and Models

ISBN: 978-0321845405

5th edition

Authors: Marvin L. Bittinger, Judith A. Beecher, David J. Ellenbogen, Judith A. Penna

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