Felicien grows mirlitons (that's Cajun for Chayote squash) in his 100 by 100-foot garden. He then sells the crop at the local farmers' market. Two summers ago, he was able to produce and sell 1200 pounds of mirlitons. Last summer, he tried a new fertilizer that promised a 50% increase in yield. He harvested 1700 pounds. Did the fertilizer live up to its promise?

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The Answer of Felicien grows mirlitons (that's Cajun for Chayote squash) in his 100 by 100-foot garden. He then sells the crop at the local farmers' market. Two summers ago, he was able to produce and sell 1200 pounds of mirlitons. Last summer, he tried a new fertilizer that promised a 50% increase in yield. He harvested 1700 pounds. Did the fertilizer live up to its promise?

Felicien Grows Mirlitons (That's Cajun for Chayote Squash) in His