SOLUTION: Here is my problem. I have no clue how to set this up. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends that for a typical 2000-calorie daily diet, no more than 65 g of fat be co

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Question 589575: Here is my problem. I have no clue how to set this up.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends that for a typical 2000-calorie daily diet, no more than 65 g of fat be consumed. In the first three days of a four-day vacation, Teresa consumed 55 g, 80 g, and 70 g of fat. Determine how many grams of fat Teresa can consume on the fourth day if she is to average no more than 65 g of fat per day.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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In order for data items to have an average of then the sum of the data items must be . If you know the sum of items, then subtract that from to find the value of the last item.

For your problem, add the 3 data points you know and subtract from 65 times 4.

John

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