How do you solve this optimization question?
A model used for the yield Y of an agricultural crop as a function of the nitrogen level N in the soil (measured in appropriate units) is
#y=(kN)/(1+N^2)#
where k is a positive constant. What nitrogen level gives the best yield?
#N=?#
A model used for the yield Y of an agricultural crop as a function of the nitrogen level N in the soil (measured in appropriate units) is
where k is a positive constant. What nitrogen level gives the best yield?
1 Answer
Explanation:
Take the first derivative with respect to
Equate to
The "best yield" would entail
If