Ace Electronics, Hi-Fi Stereo, and CD World buy a total of 170 DVD players from the same distributor each month. Because CD World buys 50 more units than the other two stores combined, CD World's cost is only $160 per unit. The players cost Hi-Fi $165 each and Ace $170 each. How many players does each retailer buy each month if the distributor receives $27,600 each month from the sale of the players to the three stores?

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Ace Electronics, Hi-Fi Stereo, and CD World buy a total of 170 DVD players from the same distributor each month. Because CD World buys 50 more units than the other two stores combined, CD World's cost is only $160 per unit. The players cost Hi-Fi $165 each and Ace $170 each. How many players does each retailer buy each month if the distributor receives $27,600 each month from the sale of the players to the three stores?

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