SOLUTION: If 100 pear trees are planted, then the annual revenue is $90 per tree. If more trees are planted, the annual revenue per tree will be reduced by $.50 for each additional tree plan
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Question 1149687: If 100 pear trees are planted, then the annual revenue is $90 per tree. If more trees are planted, the annual revenue per tree will be reduced by $.50 for each additional tree planted. How many trees should be planted to maximize the revenue from the orchard for one year. Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the revenue per year
Let = the number of trees planted per year ( n is greater than 100 )
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The maximum is at: trees
Plug this value back into equation
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