Mark M. answered 02/11/19
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
Let x = number of additional trees to plant
Let f(x) = total yield of oranges per year if x additional trees are planted
f(x) = (yield per tree)(number of trees) = (600 - 12x)(x + 14)
The graph of y = f(x) is a parabola opening downward with x-intercepts -14 and 50. The maximum occurs for the value of x that is halfway between the x-intercepts (i.e., when x = 18).
So, to maximize yield, plant 18 additional trees. That is, plant 14+18 = 32 trees.