Solve the Problem. -A Deli Sells Three Sizes of Chicken Sandwiches: the Small

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A deli sells three sizes of chicken sandwiches: the small chicken sandwich contains 6 ounces of meat and sells for $2.50; the regular chicken sandwich contains 10 ounces of meat and sells for $3.00; and the large
Chicken sandwich contains 12 ounces of meat and sells for $3.50. A customer requests a selection of each
Size for a reception. She and the manager agree on a combination of 44 sandwiches made from 24 pounds
8 ounces of chicken for a total cost of $126. How many of each size sandwich will be in this combination?
(Note: 1 pound = 16 ounces)

A) 20 small sandwiches, 16 medium sandwiches, 8 large sandwiches.
B) 22 small sandwiches, 10 medium sandwiches, 12 large sandwiches.
C) 16 small sandwiches, 12 medium sandwiches, 16 large sandwiches.
D) 18 small sandwiches, 22 medium sandwiches, 4 large sandwiches.