Solve the problem.
-A doctor has told a sick patient to take vitamin pills. The patient needs at least 29 units of vitamin A, at least 7 units of vitamin B, and at least 26 units of vitamin C. The red vitamin pills cost 10¢ each and contain
7 units of A, 1 unit of B, and 2 units of C. The blue vitamin pills cost 20¢ each and contain 4 units of A, 1
Unit of B, and 6 units of C. How many pills should the patient take each day to minimize costs?
A)4 red and 3 blue
B)3 red and 4 blue
C)7 red and 0 blue
D)5 red and 2 blue

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To minimize costs while meeting the vitamin requirements, the patient should take 4 red pills (28 units of A, 4 units of B, 8 units of C) and 3 blue pills (12 units of A, 3 units of B, 18 units of C), totaling 40 units of A, 7 units of B, and 26 units of C, which meets or exceeds all requirements at the lowest cost.

Solve the Problem. -A Doctor Has Told a Sick Patient to Take Vitamin