A slice of pizza contains 24 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?
A) 184 calories
B) 224 calories
C) 254 calories
D) 322 calories
E) 414 calories

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Carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 calories per gram, while fats provide 9 calories per gram. Therefore, the total calories are (24g * 4) + (14g * 9) + (8g * 4) = 96 + 126 + 32 = 254 calories.

A Slice of Pizza Contains 24 Grams of Carbohydrate, 14