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A farmer estimates that if he digs his potato crop now he will have 120 bushels...

A farmer estimates that if he digs his potato crop now he will have 120 bushels which he will be able
to sell for $1 per bushel. If he waits, the crop will grow by 20 bushels per week while the price will
drop by $0.10 per bushel per week. When should he dig his crop to maximize his return?

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