Solve the Problem $z = 0.25 x + 0.02 y$ B) $z = 0.02 x + 0.25 y$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A dietitian needs to purchase food for patients. She can purchase an ounce of chicken for $0.25 and an ounce of potatoes for $0.02. 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) $z = 0.25 x + 0.02 y$
B) $z = 0.02 x + 0.25 y$
C) $z = 25 x + 2 y$
D) $z = 2 y + 25 y$