There Are 50 Apple Trees in an Orchard

question 221

Multiple Choice

There are 50 apple trees in an orchard. Each tree produces 100 lbs of apples. For each additional tree planted in the orchard, the output per tree drops by 2 lb. How many trees should be added to the existing orchard in order to maximize the total output of trees?

• A)15
• B)10
• C)25
• D)0
• E)5
• F)20
• G)40
• H)None of these

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