Question

Maggie has eaten 500 calories today. Her nutritionist instructed her to eat 1,200 calories per day. Of those 1,200 calories, at least 30% are supposed to come from protein. Of her 500 calories consumed today, 22% have been from protein. How many more calories (C) from protein does Maggie need to eat today in order to have at least 30%?

A.
110 < C < 360
B.
150 < C < 360
C.
250 < C < 700
D.
360 < C < 700
I NEED HELP

Answer 1

The answer is A

Explanation:

1200 x .30 = 360 (total amount of protein)

500 x .22 = 110 (protein from today)

So to have at least 30% protein she needs to consume within the range of 110 < C < 360