Mrs. Reyes needs a diet that will supply her with at least 1,200 calories and at least 700 units of Vitamin C per day.  Two types of food meet this requirement.  Each unit of Food 1 contains 20 calories and 10 units of Vitamin C and costs P9.00; each unit of Food 2 contains 15 calories and 10 units of Vitamin C, and costs P7.00. By the simplex method, determine the best possible combinations of the two types of food that will minimize cost while meeting the dietary requirements.

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Mrs. Reyes needs a diet that will supply her with at least 1,200 calories and at least 700 units of Vitamin C per day.  Two types of food meet this requirement.  Each unit of Food 1 contains 20 calories and 10 units of Vitamin C and costs P9.00; each unit of Food 2 contains 15 calories and 10 units of Vitamin C, and costs P7.00. By the simplex method, determine the best possible combinations of the two types of food that will minimize cost while meeting the dietary requirements. 

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