A home gardener estimates that 19 apple trees will have an average yield of 147 apples per tree. But because of the size of the garden, for each additional tree planted the yield will decrease by three apples per tree. (a) How many additional trees should be planted to maximize the total yield of apples?   (b) What is the maximum yield?

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A home gardener estimates that 19 apple trees will have an average yield of 147 apples per tree. But because of the size of the garden, for each additional tree planted the yield will decrease by three apples per tree.

(a) How many additional trees should be planted to maximize the total yield of apples?
 
(b) What is the maximum yield?
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