When Farmer Hoglund applies N pounds of fertilizer per acre, the marginal product of fertilizer is 1 -
bushels of corn. If the price of corn is $1 per bushel and the price of fertilizer is $.20 per pound, then how many pounds of fertilizer per acre should Farmer Hoglund use in order to maximize his profits?
A) 84
B) 328
C) 320
D) 160
E) 200
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