Solve the problem.
-A deli sells three sizes of chicken sandwiches: the small chicken sandwich contains 6 ounces of meat and sells for $2.50; the regular chicken sandwich contains 10 ounces of meat and sells for $3.00; and the large
Chicken sandwich contains 12 ounces of meat and sells for $3.50. A customer requests a selection of each
Size for a reception. She and the manager agree on a combination of 44 sandwiches made from 24 pounds
8 ounces of chicken for a total cost of $126. How many of each size sandwich will be in this combination?
(Note: 1 pound = 16 ounces)
A)20 small sandwiches, 16 medium sandwiches, 8 large sandwiches.
B)22 small sandwiches, 10 medium sandwiches, 12 large sandwiches.
C)16 small sandwiches, 12 medium sandwiches, 16 large sandwiches.
D)18 small sandwiches, 22 medium sandwiches, 4 large sandwiches.

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The correct answer is A.The total number of ounces of chicken in the order is 24 pounds 8 ounces, which is equal to 392 ounces. The total cost of the order is $126.Let x be the number of small sandwiches, y be the number of regular sandwiches, and z be the number of large sandwiches.We have the following system of equations:x + y + z = 446x + 10y + 12z = 3922.50x + 3.00y + 3.50z = 126Solving this system of equations gives us x = 20, y = 16, and z = 8.Therefore, the customer will receive 20 small sandwiches, 16 regular sandwiches, and 8 large sandwiches.

Solve the Problem. -A Deli Sells Three Sizes of Chicken Sandwiches: the Small