If Wesley Jackson harvests his apple crop now, the yield will average 120 pounds per tree. Also, he will be able to sell the apples for $0.48 per pound. However, he knows that if he waits, his yield will increase by about 10 pounds per week, while the selling price will decrease by $0.03 per pound per week. (Lesson 3-6)
a. How many weeks should Mr. Jackson wait in order to maximize the profit?
b. What is the maximum profit?