Samar likes to snack frequently during the day, but he wants his snacks to provide at least 24 grams of protein per day. Each snack pack provides 4 grams of protein and each minibite provides 1 gram. snack pack cost 50 cents each and minibites 12 cents. how many of each snack should he use to minimize his daily cost?

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Holland

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18 November, 22:03

Samar likes to snack frequently during the day, but he wants his snacks to provide at least 24 grams of protein per day. Each snack pack provides 4 grams of protein and each minibite provides 1 gram. snack pack cost 50 cents each and minibites 12 cents. how many of each snack should he use to minimize his daily cost?

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24 minibites

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of protein in the snack pack is ...

$0.50 / (4 g) = $0.125/g

The cost of protein in the minibites is ...

$0.12 / (1 g) = $0.120/g

Since the cost of protein is less for minibites, and the only criterion is the amount of protein, the lowest-cost snack mix is 24 minibites.