Question

Jace has consumed 1,500 calories so far today. He has also burned off 400 calories at the gym. He would like to keep his daily calorie total to 1,900 calories per day. How many calories does he have left to consume for the day? Is 1,100 a viable solution to this problem?

A: Yes; 1,100 is less than 1,500.
B: No; 1,100 is more than the 400 he burned off at the gym.
C: No; 1,100 will cause him to exceed 1,900.
D:Yes; 1,100 is less than 1,900.

Answer 1

Option C.

Explanation:

Jace's daily calories consumption is restricted to = 1900 calories

He has consumed today = 1,500 calories

and also burned off calorie at gym = 400 calories

Now he have left to consume for the day = 1900 - (1500-400)

= 1900 - 1100

= 800 calories

Over 800 calories will cause him to exceed 1,900 calories.

Therefore, Option C: NO, 1,100 will cause him to exceed 1,900.

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

Consumed = 1500

Burned = 400

Calorie Count total = 1500 - 400 = 1100

His target is 1900, so he will need 1900 - 1100 = 800 calories to consume more

So, 1100 is NOT a viable solution because he will go over 1900 if that happens. Hence, C is the correct choice.