Use the two steps for solving a linear programming problem to solve the problem.A doctor has told a sick patient to take vitamin pills. The patient needs at least 28 units of vitamin A, at least 7 units of vitamin B, and at least 20 units of vitamin C. The red vitamin pills cost  each and contain 6 units of A, 1 unit of B, and 2 units of C. The blue vitamin pills cost  each and contain 4 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. 5 red and 2 blue
B. 7 red and 0 blue
C. 2 red and 5 blue
D. 6 red and 1 blue


Answer: A

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