Solve the problem.Suppose an animal feed to be mixed from soybean meal and oats must contain at least 100 lb of protein, 20 lb of fat, and 9 lb of mineral ash. Each 100-lb sack of soybean meal costs $20 and contains 50 lb of protein, 10 lb of fat, and 8 lb of mineral ash. Each 100-lb sack of oats costs $10 and contains 20 lb of protein, 5 lb of fat, and 1 lb of mineral ash. How many sacks of each should be used to satisfy the minimum requirements at minimum cost? Fractional sacks are allowed.

A. 2 sacks of soybeans and 0 sacks of oats
B. 0 sacks of soybeans and 4 sacks of oats
C.  sacks of soybeans and  sacks of oats
D.  sacks of soybeans and  sacks of oats


Answer: A

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