Arithmetichard · Past Paper
Fresh fruit contains 68% water and dry fruit contains 20% water. How much dry fruit can be obtained from 100 kg of fresh fruits?
A32 kg
B40 kg
C52 kg
D80 kg
✓ Correct Answer: B — 40 kg
Pulp in 100kg fresh = 32% of 100 = 32kg. In dry fruit, pulp is 80%. 80% of x = 32 => x = 40kg.
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