Solve the problem.A doctor has told a sick patient to take vitamin pills. The patient needs at least 37 units of vitamin A, at least 8 units of vitamin B, and at least 26 units of vitamin C. The red vitamin pills cost  each and contain 7 units of A, 1 unit of B, and 2 units of C. The blue vitamin pills cost  each and contain 3 units of A, 1 unit of B, and 7 units of C. How many pills should the patient take each day to minimize costs?

A. 6 red and 2 blue
B. 7 red and 1 blue
C. 8 red and 0 blue
D. 2 red and 6 blue


Answer: A

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