The food values and the unit price of a number of food items are given below :Food% of protein% of…
Costs: 200 g A + 150 g B = 3.60 + 4.50 = 8.10; 500 g B + 100 g A = 15.00 + 1.80 = 16.80; 300 g A = 5.40; 200 g C = 5.50 (in rupees). Each diet gives at least 75 g of fat…
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The food values and the unit price of a number of food items are given below :
All the following diets would supply at least 75 gms of fats. Which of these diets would cost the least ?
| Food | % of protein | % of carbohydrate | % of fats | Cost per 100 gms (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 10 | 20 | 30 | 1.80 |
| B | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3.00 |
| C | 20 | 10 | 40 | 2.75 |
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Costs: 200 g A + 150 g B = 3.60 + 4.50 = 8.10; 500 g B + 100 g A = 15.00 + 1.80 = 16.80; 300 g A = 5.40; 200 g C = 5.50 (in rupees).
Each diet gives at least 75 g of fat (75, 80, 90 and 80 g), and 300 g of A is the cheapest at 5.40 rupees.
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