John's mother has chosen to plant tomatoes in her new garden. Tomato plants are sold in triangular–shaped containers. Yellow tomatoes are sold in containers with a base area of 20.36 in2.

Red tomatoes are sold in a 2.5–inch tall container with the following base:

John's mother wants to plant as many tomato plants as possible in her garden. If no plants will overlap each other, which type of tomato plant should she choose? Using your answer from the previous question, what is the maximum number of that type of plant that will fit in the garden?

Explain your reasoning.