An Apple Orchard Has an Average Yield of 36 Bushels

question 54

Short Answer

An apple orchard has an average yield of 36 bushels of apples/tree if tree density is 24 trees/acre. For each unit increase in tree density, the yield decreases by 3 bushels. How many trees should be planted in order to maximize the yield?
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__________ trees

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