Solve the problem.
-A doctor has told a sick patient to take vitamin pills. The patient needs at least 26 units of vitamin A, at least 7 units of vitamin B, and at least 25 units of vitamin C. The red vitamin pills cost 10¢ each and contain 6 units of
A, 1 unit of B, and 3 units of C. The blue vitamin pills cost 20¢ each and contain 3 units of A, 1 unit of B, and 5
Units of C. How many pills should the patient take each day to minimize costs?
A) 2 red, 5 blue
B) 6 red, 1 blue
C) 5 red, 2 blue
D) 7 red, 0 blue

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The combination of 5 red and 2 blue pills provides exactly 30 units of A, 7 units of B, and 25 units of C, meeting the minimum requirements at the lowest cost of 90¢.

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