Set Up the Linear Programming Problem

Multiple Choice

Set up the linear programming problem.
-A dietitian needs to purchase food for patients. She can purchase an ounce of chicken for $0.35 and anounce of potatoes for $0.03. Let x = the number of ounces of chicken and y = the number of ounces ofpotatoes purchased per patient. Write the objective function that describes the total cost per patient permeal.

A) z = 0.35x + 0.03y
B) z = 0.03x + 0.35y
C) z = 35x + 3y
D) z = 3y + 35y