6. A snack consists of 2 oz Swiss cheese, six whole wheat crackers, and 1.5 tablespoons of milk in a cup of coffee. One ounce of Swiss cheese provides 7.7 grams of protein, each cracker provides 0.4 gram of protein, and 2 tablespoons of milk provides 1.1 grams of protein. How much protein does this snack provide?
Answer: C
This snack provides 17.925 grams of protein.
To calculate the total protein in the snack, we consider each component: the Swiss cheese contributes 15.4 grams, the whole wheat crackers add 2.4 grams, and the milk contributes 0.525 grams, totaling 17.925 grams of protein.
A) 19.45 g
This option is incorrect because it overestimates the total protein content. The calculations for the cheese, crackers, and milk do not support this total, as the combined protein from each source is lower.
B) 18.625 g
This option is also incorrect as it suggests a total that does not align with the calculated protein contributions. The protein from the cheese, crackers, and milk results in a lower figure than this.
C) 17.925 g
This is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the total protein from the components of the snack. The calculations yield 15.4 grams from Swiss cheese, 2.4 grams from crackers, and 0.525 grams from milk, summing to 17.925 grams.
D) 9.2 g
This option is incorrect because it significantly underestimates the total protein content. The individual contributions from the cheese, crackers, and milk far exceed this amount.
Conclusion
The correct answer, 17.925 grams, is derived from accurately summing the protein contributions of each component of the snack. Options A, B, and D fail to reflect the accurate calculations, while only Option C aligns perfectly with the protein content derived from the given ingredients.