Three vegetables were bought at the grocery store: tomatoes ($2.29 per pound), celery ($1.29 per pound), and broccoli ($1.69 per pound).  Twice as many pounds of tomatoes were bought as compared to celery.  If a total of 42 pounds of vegetables were purchased at a price of $80.58, how many pounds of broccoli were bought?
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A. 8 pounds
B. 6 pounds
C. 9 pounds
D. 7 pounds
E. 5 pounds


Answer: B

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