Question

Kyle, a runner, is interested in mixing two cereals to minimize caloric intake while maintaining at least 96 units of calcium and 24 units of iron in each serving. Cheerios has 6 units of calcium, 3 units of iron and 14 calories per ounce. Fruitloops has 12 units of calcium, 2 units of iron and 11 calories per ounce. How much of each cereal should Kyle consume to minimize calorie intake while maintaining the minimum nutrient levels (18pts)

Answer 1

4oz of Cheerios, 6oz of Fruit Loops.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cheerios x 4 = 24 calc, 12 iron, 56 calories

Fruit Loops x 6 = 72 calc, 12 iron, 66 calories

Total / 96 calc / 24 iron / 122 calories