Question

An apple orchard has an average yield of 32 bushels of apples per tree if tree density is 26 trees per acre. For each unit increase in tree density, the yield decreases by 2 bushels per tree. How many trees per acre should be planted to maximize yield? Hint – first convince yourself that the function for yield is given by  where  is the number of trees per acre above or below 26.

Write your final answer in a sentence like this – In order to obtain max yield of _____, the orchard should plant _____ trees per acre.

Answer 1