Write a Profit Formula for This Mixture Problem: Kim and Lynn

Multiple Choice

Write a profit formula for this mixture problem: Kim and Lynn produce pottery vases (x) and bowls (y) . A vase requires 35 oz of clay and 5 oz of glaze. A bowl requires 20 oz of clay and 10 oz of glaze. There are 500 oz of clay available and 200 oz of glaze available. The profit on one vase is $5 and the profit on one bowl is $4.

A) P = 500x + 200y
B) P = 35x + 20y
C) P = 5x + 4y
D) P = 5x + 10y