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A fruit grower can use two types of fertilizer in his garden, brand P and brand Q. The amounts (in kg) of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and chlorine m a bag of each brand are given m the table. Tests indicate that the garden needs at least 2

A

40

B

50

C

100

D

60

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C
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