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The problem provided involves finding the quantity \( q \) of trouts sold that maximizes the utility function \( U(q) \), and then calculating the maximum utility.

### The utility function is given by:
\[
U(q) = 20q - 1500 \ln \left( \frac{600}{700 - q} \right)
\]
with the constraint \( 0 < q < 700 \).

### Part (a) – Find the number of trouts \( q \) that maximizes the utility:

To maximize the utility function, we first need to take the derivative of \( U(q) \) with respect to \( q \) and then set it equal to zero to find the critical points.

1. Differentiate \( U(q) \):
\[
U'(q) = \frac{d}{dq} \left( 20q - 1500 \ln \left( \frac{600}{700 - q} \right) \right)
\]

2. Apply the chain rule:
\[
U'(q) = 20 - 1500 \cdot \frac{d}{dq} \left( \ln \left( \frac{600}{700 - q} \right) \right)
\]
The derivative of the logarithmic term is:
\[
\frac{d}{dq} \left( \ln \left( \frac{600}{700 - q} \right) \right) = \frac{-1}{700 - q}
\]
Thus, the derivative becomes:
\[
U'(q) = 20 + \frac{1500}{700 - q}
\]

3. Set \( U'(q) = 0 \) to find the critical points:
\[
20 + \frac{1500}{700 - q} = 0
\]

Solve for \( q \):
\[
\frac{1500}{700 - q} = -20
\]
\[
1500 = -20(700 - q)
\]
\[
1500 = -14000 + 20q
\]
\[
15500 = 20q
\]
\[
q = \frac{15500}{20} = 775
\]

Since this value of \( q = 775 \) exceeds the constraint \( 0 < q < 700 \), we must conclude that the maximum utility occurs at the boundary \( q = 700 \).

### Part (b) – Calculate the maximum utility:

Substitute \( q = 700 \) into the utility function:
\[
U(700) = 20(700) - 1500 \ln \left( \frac{600}{700 - 700} \right)
\]

However, as \( q = 700 \), the term \( \ln\left(\frac{600}{0}\right) \) becomes undefined because division by zero is not possible. This implies that \( q = 700 \) cannot be used, and we need to recheck the conditions to ensure we're working within valid limits.

Let me know if you'd like me to review these calculations or refine the approach further!

Now, consider these questions:
1. What is the importance of the derivative in finding the maximum utility?
2. Why does \( q = 775 \) not work in this scenario?
3. How do constraints on \( q \) affect the solution to this maximization problem?
4. What are the consequences of having \( \ln(0) \) in mathematical models?
5. How can we interpret the physical meaning of the boundary \( q = 700 \)?

**Tip:** Always double-check boundary conditions when solving optimization problems with constraints.

Una empresa dedicada a la crianza de truchas ha modelado su función de utilidad U (en soles) en función de la cantidad q de truchas vendidas, mediante: U(q) = 20q - 1500ln(600 / (700 - q)), 0 < q < 700. Determine el número de truchas q que maximiza la utilidad de la empresa y calcule la utilidad máxima.

Explore how to maximize the utility function U(q) = 20q - 1500ln(600 / (700 - q)) for a trout farming company. This problem demonstrates optimization using differentiation and logarithmic functions. Suitable for university-level calculus students.

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