Tree drops by pears as there are less space and nutrients

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The farmer starts with pear trees and each tree produces pears. For each additional pear tree added to the land, the output per tree drops by pears as there are less space and nutrients. He is coming to you to help him maximize his land.

a. How many pear trees would you recommend the farmer have on the land?

b. How many pears will the farmer grow with your number of trees?

c. Pear trees take years to mature enough to produce large quantities of fruit. The farmer is not happy with your recommendation. What are some possible things you would recommend the farmer do to increase the number of trees he can have on his land? Explain.

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