Solve the problem.Three shrimp boats supply the shrimp wholesalers on Hilton Head with fresh catch. The Annabelle takes 50% of its catch to Hudson's, 20% to Captain J's, and 30% to Mainstreet. The Curly Q takes 40% of its catch to Hudson's, 40% to Captain J's, and 20% to Mainstreet. The SloJoe takes 30% of its catch to Hudson's, 40% to Captain J's, and 30% to Mainstreet. One week Hudson's received 228.7 pounds of shrimp, Captain J's received 201.8 pounds, and Mainstreet received 151.5 pounds. How many pounds of shrimp did each boat catch?
A. Annabelle 155 lbs, Curly Q 231 lbs, SloJoe 196 lbs
B. Annabelle 196 lbs, Curly Q 155 lbs, SloJoe 231 lbs
C. Annabelle 196 lbs, Curly Q 231 lbs, SloJoe 155 lbs
D. Annabelle 231 lbs, Curly Q 196 lbs, SloJoe 155 lbs
Answer: A
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