Answer to Question #20568 in Algebra for Joshua B

Question

Jo eats 2,200 calories per day. She eats 450 calories at breakfast and twice as much at lunch. If she eats 3 meals with no snacks, which meal will contain the most calories.

Answer 1

letus count how much does she eat for every meal
forbreakfast - 450
forlunch - 450*2 = 900
fordinner 2200-900-450 = 850
Hence,the most calories are contained in lunch - 900.