Arlene S.

asked • 07/15/21

optimization calculus

An apple farm yields an average of

40

bushels of apples per tree when

26

trees are planted on an acre of ground. Each time 1 more tree is planted per​ acre, the yield decreases by 1 bushel​ (bu) per tree as a result of crowding. How many trees should be planted on an acre in order to get the highest​ yield?

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