document.write( "Question 417894: An orchard contains 30 apple trees, each of which yields approximately 400 apples over the growing season.
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document.write( "The owner plans to add more trees, but the guys at Texas A&M advise that because of crowding, each new tree will reduce the average yield per tree by about 10 apples over the growing season.
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document.write( "How many trees should be added to maximize the total yield of apples, and what is the maximum yield? \n" );
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