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A Relief Organization Supplies Blankets, Cots, and Lanterns to Victims

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A relief organization supplies blankets, cots, and lanterns to victims of fires, floods, and other natural disasters. One week the organization purchased 10 blankets, 10 cots, and 20 lanterns for a total cost of $1800. The second week, at the same prices, the organization purchased 20 blankets, 20 cots, and 10 lanterns for a total cost of $2400. The third week, at the same prices, the organization purchased 20 blankets, 10 cots, and 10 lanterns for a total cost of $1650. Find the cost of one blanket, the cost of one cot, and the cost of one lantern.


A) $25 per blanket; $76 per cot; $39 per lantern
B) $26 per blanket; $76 per cot; $39 per lantern
C) $25 per blanket; $75 per cot; $40 per lantern
D) $26 per blanket; $75 per cot; $40 per lantern
E) $24 per blanket; $75 per cot; $39 per lantern

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