An Apple Orchard Has an Average Yield of 30 Bushels

question 140

Multiple Choice

An apple orchard has an average yield of 30 bushels of apples/tree if tree density is 25 trees/acre. For each unit increase in tree density, the yield decreases by 2 bushels. How many trees should be planted in order to maximize the yield? ​

• A) 22
• B) 20
• C) 23
• D) 21

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Order Instrument

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Negotiability

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Preponderance of the Evidence

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