Linear Programming
1 Write an Objective Function Describing a Quantity $\$ 0.25$

Multiple Choice

Linear Programming
1 Write an Objective Function Describing a Quantity That Must be Maximized or Minimized
-A dietitian needs to purchase food for patients. She can purchase an ounce of chicken for $\$ 0.25$ and an ounce of potatoes for $\$ 0.04$ . 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) $z = 0.25 x + 0.04 y$
B) $z = 0.04 x + 0.25 y$
C) $z = 25 x + 4 y$
D) $z = 4 y + 25 y$